adj, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A chant or anthem recited after a reading in a church service
2. 2
   A book of liturgical responses; a responsorial.

Adjective

1. 1
   Containing or making answer; answering. not-comparable

   "that Reponsory Letter from His Majesty"

Synonyms

All synonyms

acknowledgmentagnus deialleluiaansweranthemantiphon

Example

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"that Reponsory Letter from His Majesty"

Etymology

Via Middle English responsori from Late Latin responsorium, from Latin respons (“answered”), from the verb respondeō (“I answer”).

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