prayer book
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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.
Origin:
1590–1600
1590–1600
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| 1. | ecclesiast a book containing the prayers used at church services or recommended for private devotions |
| 2. | (often capitals) Church of England another name for Book of Common Prayer |
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Prayer book
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Example sentences
Instead of a bouquet, the bride carried an ivory-bound prayer book, and her only ornament was a single strand of pearls.
The chaplain gets out a prayer book and begins the marriage ceremony.
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