'Versicle' definitions:

Definition of 'versicle'

From: WordNet
noun
A short verse said or sung by a priest or minister in public worship and followed by a response from the congregation

Definition of 'Versicle'

From: GCIDE
  • Versicle \Ver"si*cle\, 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