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breviary

bre.via.ry \'bre--v(y)*-re-, -ve--.er-e-\ n [L breviarium, fr. brevis - 
   more at BRIEF] [ML breviarium, fr. L] 1: a brief summary : ABRIDGMENT  
   often cap  2a: a book containing the prayers, hymns, psalms, and readings 
   for the cano nical hours 2b: DIVINE OFFICE