Prayer-book
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.
noun
1.
(ecclesiast) a book containing the prayers used at church services or recommended for private devotions
2.
(Church of England) (often capitals) another name for Book of Common Prayer
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