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Definition of prayer book - 2 dictionary results

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.

Origin:
1590–1600
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prayer book   (prâr)   
n.  
  1. A book containing religious prayers.

  2. Prayer Book The Book of Common Prayer.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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