little office

lit·tle of·fice

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Definitions of little office words

noun little office (sometimes initial capital letters) Roman Catholic Church. an office similar to but shorter than the divine office, in honor of a saint, a mystery, or, especially, the Virgin Mary. 1
noun little office a series of psalms and prayers similar to the divine office but shorter 0
noun little office a short office patterned after a longer one of the breviary, used esp. in private devotion 0

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

First recorded in 1870-75

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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