Vesperal
noun, Ecclesiastical.
1.
the part of an antiphonary containing the chants for vespers.
2.
a cloth used between offices to cover the altar cloth.
noun (Christianity)
1.
a liturgical book containing the prayers, psalms, and hymns used at vespers
2.
the part of the antiphonary containing these
3.
a cloth laid over the altar cloth between offices or services
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