prayer book
Americannoun
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a book containing formal prayers to be used in public or private religious devotions.
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(usually initial capital letters) Book of Common Prayer.
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Nautical. a small holystone.
noun
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ecclesiast a book containing the prayers used at church services or recommended for private devotions
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Church of England (often capitals) another name for Book of Common Prayer
Etymology
Origin of prayer book
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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I even had the prayer book sitting there in anticipation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2024
The note discovered by Galli was written on the leaf of the prayer book, which was copied in the Marche town of Camerino and completed in September-October 1446.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 2023
Just before she left for Israel, Judith Raanan dropped off a pink prayer book for the Hechts’ 7-year-old daughter, who loves the color, said Yehudis Hecht, the rabbi’s wife and Judith’s friend.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 14, 2023
“During the excavation, only his cloak, some coins and a prayer book apparently were found.”
From New York Times ● Jan. 30, 2023
I sat quietly, staring down at the prayer book on my stand.
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
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