hymnology noun. [hɪm'nɒlǝdʒi] M17.
[Orig. from Greek humnologia hymn-singing, medieval Latin hymnologia praise in song, but in mod. use from HYMN noun + -OLOGY.]
1. The singing of hymns. M17-M19.

2. The branch of knowledge that deals with hymns; hymns collectively or as a literary form. E19.

3. The composition of hymns. M19.

■ hymno'logic,

■ hymno'logical adjectives L19.

■ hymno'logically adverb as regards hymnology L19.

■ hymnologist noun a composer of hymns; an expert in or student of hymnology: L18.

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