LITTLE OFFICE Definition & Meaning

little office

noun

(sometimes initial capital letters) Roman Catholic Church. an office similar to but shorter than the divine office, in honor of a saint, a mystery, or, especially, the Virgin Mary.

little office

noun

RC Church a series of psalms and prayers similar to the divine office but shorter

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of little office¹

First recorded in 1870–75

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And I think the big deal for me is that we're just in this little office in Wales, and you don't realise the impact.

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A little office with large windows is going to be soundproofed and turned into a recording/podcast studio, and a rare books room will be open by appointment.

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So they quickly ruled that out and then realized, "Oh, there's this little office in Media, right outside Philadelphia," which is where they all lived.

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Queasy-lit by fluorescent overhead lights, the cramped little office kitchen contains sad muffins, stale breakfast bars and bruised apples.

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A guard appeared, taking up a position outside the door of the little office.

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