prayer book

[prair]

noun

1. a book containing formal prayers to be used in public or private religious devotions.

2. (usually initial capital letters),  Book of Common Prayer.

3. Nautical.,  a small holystone.

prayer book

/ prɛə /

noun

1. ecclesiast a book containing the prayers used at church services or recommended for private devotions

2. Church of England (often capitals) another name for Book of Common Prayer

Word History and Origins

Origin of prayer book¹

First recorded in 1590–1600