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psalm
Pronunciation: (säm), [key]—
n.
1. a sacred song or hymn.
2. (
cap.) any of the songs, hymns, or prayers contained in the Book of Psalms.
3. a metric version or paraphrase of any of these.
4. a poem of a similar nature.
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