Evangeliaries

/ɪvændʒəˈlɛriz/ noun

Definition

Plural of evangeliary; multiple books or collections containing the four gospels.

Etymology

Plural form of 'evangeliary,' adding the regular English plural '-es' to indicate more than one sacred gospel collection.

Kelly Says

The more you learn about these words, the more you realize medieval religious language was incredibly specific—they had distinct words for gospel books, sermon books, and prayer books.

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