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hymnology
CIDE DICTIONARY
hymnology, n. [Gr. hymn + -logy: cf. F. hymnologie.].
- The hymns or sacred lyrics composed by authors of a particular country or period; as, the hymnology of the eighteenth century; also, the collective body of hymns used by any particular church or religious body; as, the Anglican hymnology. [1913 Webster]
- A knowledge of hymns; a treatise on hymns. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
hymnology, n. (pl. -ies)
1 the composition or study of hymns.
2 hymns collectively.
1 the composition or study of hymns.
2 hymns collectively.
Derivative
hymnologist n.
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