consuetudinary
- noun
- /ˌkɒnsjuˈtjuːdɪnɛri/
- Archaic
- The monks referred to the consuetudinary to ensure they followed the correct rituals.
Examples
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The library contained an ancient consuetudinary detailing the order's unique traditions.
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Many consuetudinaries are rich in historical context.
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A new consuetudinary was written to reflect changes in the community's daily practices.
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The monks referred to the consuetudinary for guidance.
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The library contained an ancient consuetudinary detailing the order's unique traditions.
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The monks referred to the consuetudinary to ensure they followed the correct rituals.
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A new consuetudinary was written to reflect changes in the community's daily practices.
Synonyms
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6.0
A set of rules used to decide how to do things
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9.9
A long written work about a serious or religious subject
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9.9
A book of prayers and rites a priest uses during Mass and other church services
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A book that has the words and forms used in religious ceremonies
A book that describes a group's usual ceremonies and rules
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Etymology
Consuetudinary comes from the Latin consuetudo, which means 'custom' or 'habit'. A consuetudinary is therefore a book that lists a group's usual rules and ceremonies, so it is literally a manual of their 'customs'.