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prayer book
(prâr)n.
1. A book containing religious prayers.
2. Prayer Book The Book of Common Prayer.
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prayer book
(prɛə)n
1. (Ecclesiastical Terms) ecclesiast a book containing the prayers used at church services or recommended for private devotions
2. (Anglicanism) Church of England (often capitals) another name for Book of Common Prayer
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prayer′ book`
(prɛər)n.
1. a book containing formal prayers for religious devotions.
2. (usu. caps.) Book of Common Prayer.
[1590–1600]
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Noun | 1. | ![]() book - a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together); "I am reading a good book on economics" breviary - (Roman Catholic Church) a book of prayers to be recited daily certain priests and members of religious orders missal - (Roman Catholic Church) a book containing all the prayers and responses needed to celebrate Mass throughout the year Psalter, Book of Psalms - a collection of Psalms for liturgical use |
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prayer book
n → libro di preghiereCollins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995