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Etymology of the French word liturgie

the French word liturgie
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 liturgie in French dates from the 16th century.

Derivations in French

liturgiste, paraliturgie

Cognates

Dutch liturgie, English liturgy, German Liturgie, Norwegian liturgi, Swedish liturgi



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