Here in Ontario, Old Man Winter is just around the corner. For those snowy, icy, slippery streets, we have fleets of vehicles which sprinkle a mixture of a chemical which melts the road ice, and fine, powdery stone, to improve traction. A truck which delivers this blend is known as a
Tsander/Psalter
Nah, just kiddin’ with you. A
PSALTER
Is: the Biblical book of Psalms.
(sometimes lowercase) a psalmbook.
Oddly, a Psaltery (or Psaltérion) is not where you store or dole out the Psalters. Instead, it is a flat, stringed instrument that can be plucked or bowed, one configuration of which resembles the daughter’s zither.
Lotsa interesting words in this post – if you like pictures. I gotta get the Psmith outta here, to get ready for Wednesday’s in-depth report. 😀