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Etymology of the English word liturgy

the English word liturgy
derived from the Medieval Latin word liturgy
derived from the Greek word leitourgia, λειτουργία (public function (as priest ('liturgy') or almsgiver))
derived from the Greek word leitourgos, λειτουργός (a public servant; a functionary in the Temple or Gospel, or (genitive case) a worshipper (of God) or benefactor (of man))
derived from the Greek word leitos
derived from the Late Latin word liturgia (liturgy)
derived from the Greek word leitourgia, λειτουργία (public function (as priest ('liturgy') or almsgiver))
derived from the Greek word leitourgos, λειτουργός (a public servant; a functionary in the Temple or Gospel, or (genitive case) a worshipper (of God) or benefactor (of man))
derived from the Greek word leitos

Date

The earliest known usage of liturgy in English dates from the 16th century.

Derivations in English

liturgist

Cognates

Dutch liturgie, French liturgie, German Liturgie, Norwegian liturgi, Swedish liturgi

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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