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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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
A single Torah scroll costs upward of $30,000; a single holiday prayer book $25 to $50.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2023
The item was originally thought to be a cushion cover, but is now believed to be a bible or prayer book cover.
From BBC • Aug. 11, 2023
Encouraged by Father’s good example, Mother pressed her prayer book into my hands.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
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