versicle

English

Etymology

From Middle English versicle, from Old French versicule, from Latin versiculus.

Noun

versicle (plural versicles)

  1. (poetry, music) One of a series of lines that are shorter than a standard line of verse, particularly in a hymn.
  2. (liturgy) The verse spoken by the officiant.

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old French versicule, from Latin versiculus; equivalent to vers +‎ -icle.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈvɛrsikəl/, /ˈvɛrsiklə/

Noun

versicle (plural versicles)

  1. (rare) A short Biblical verse used as part of the liturgy.

Descendants

  • English: versicle

References

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