Etymology
Origin of kneeler
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at kneel, -er 1
Example Sentences
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The cushioned kneeler can swap to a seat and comes with either one pouch for gardening tools for $35.99, or two pouches for $39.99.
From Fox News ● Nov. 20, 2021
That’s why the curator, Viola Delgado, will have an old church kneeler with worn red cloth over its padded cushions before an altar, like many Catholic families of Mexican ancestry have in their homes.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 9, 2015
There are at least two, big comfortable armchairs - not like airline seats at all - a bed for His Holiness, work tables, baskets of flowers and a kneeler and crucifix for in-flight prayer!
From Time ● Jul. 25, 2013
When they entered the chapel inside the palazzo to pray, Benedict tried to direct Francis to the papal kneeler at the front of the chapel, but Francis refused.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 23, 2013
If we had, every kneeler in your Seven Kingdoms would have chunks o’ ice to cool his wine all summer.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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