[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

versicle \ver"sicle\, n. l. versiculus, dim. of versus. see
   verse.
   a little verse; especially, a short verse or text said or
   sung in public worship by the priest or minister, and
   followed by a response from the people.
   1913 webster

         the psalms were in number fifteen, . . . being digested
         into versicles.                          --strype.
   1913 webster versicolor
see also:
verse 

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

versicle
     n : a short verse said or sung by a priest or minister in public
         worship and followed by a response from the congregation

Versicle >> V Words
Versicle, definition of term: Versicle
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