The psalms were in number fifteen, . . . being digested into versicles. --Strype. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
versicle — [vʉr′si kəl] n. [ME < L versiculus, dim. of versus] a short verse or verse part, usually of a Psalm, used esp. in antiphonal prayer … English World dictionary
Versicle — A versicle is the first half of one of a set of preces, said or sung by an officiant or cantor and answered with a said or sung response by the or choir. For example, in the following opening of the Anglican service of Evening Prayer according to … Wikipedia
Versicle — In Christian liturgies, a short text usually chanted by the celebrant or deacon that elicits a response from the choir (e.g., Benedicamus Domino). The pairing of versicle and response is called versus in Latin liturgical books. See also… … Historical dictionary of sacred music
versicle — noun Etymology: Middle English, from Latin versiculus, diminutive of versus verse Date: 14th century 1. a short verse or sentence (as from a psalm) said or sung by a leader in public worship and followed by a response from the people 2. a little… … New Collegiate Dictionary
versicle — /verr si keuhl/, n. 1. a little verse. 2. Eccles. a short verse, usually from the Psalms, said or sung by the officiant, after which the congregation recites a response. Cf. response (def. 3a). [1350 1400; ME < L versiculus. See VERSE, I , CLE1]… … Universalium
versicle — noun In poetry, and songs, particularly hymns, one of a series of lines that are shorter than a standard line of verse … Wiktionary
versicle — ver|si|cle Mot Pla Nom masculí … Diccionari Català-Català
versicle — short verse in church service normally followed by response Ecclesiastical Terms … Phrontistery dictionary
versicle — n. short verse of liturgy (Christianity); short verse of poetry … English contemporary dictionary
versicle — [ və:sɪk(ə)l] noun a short sentence said or sung by the minister in a church service, to which the congregation gives a response … English new terms dictionary
