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Definition of Responsory
1. a. Containing or making answer; answering.
2. n. The answer of the people to the priest in alternate speaking, in church service.
Definition of Responsory
1. [n -RIES]
Medical Definition of Responsory
1. 1. The answer of the people to the priest in alternate speaking, in church service. A versicle sung in answer to the priest, or as a refrain. "Which, if should repeat again, would turn my answers into responsories, and beget another liturgy." (Milton) 2. An antiphonary; a response book. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)