reˈsponsary rare.
[ad. med.L. responsārium.]
= responsory n.
| c 1557 Abp. Parker Ps. G ij, And after that..make a great noise by the responsaries..of the Psalmes. 1715 M. Davies Athen. Brit. I. 256 The Pagans had not only such certain forms of Prayer, but also Repetitions and Responsaries. 1866 Liturgy Ch. Sarum 88 The Ten Commandments, and their responsaries. |