prayer book
[ prair ]
/ prɛər /
noun
a book containing formal prayers to be used in public or private religious devotions.
(usually initial capital letters) Book of Common Prayer.
Nautical. a small holystone.
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Origin of prayer book
First recorded in 1590–1600
Words nearby prayer book
praxis, Praxiteles, pray, prayer, prayer beads, prayer book, prayer flag, prayerful, prayer meeting, prayer, not a, Prayer of Manasses
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British Dictionary definitions for prayer book
prayer book
/ (prɛə) /
noun
ecclesiast a book containing the prayers used at church services or recommended for private devotions
Church of England (often capitals) another name for Book of Common Prayer
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