Meaning Of The Word Prie-dieu

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prie-dieu in American English
a narrow, upright frame with a lower ledge for kneeling on at prayer and an upper ledge, as for a book
noun: a piece of furniture for kneeling on during prayer, having a rest above, as for a book

prie-dieu in British English
noun: a piece of furniture consisting of a low surface for kneeling upon and a narrow front surmounted by a rest for the elbows or for books, for use when praying

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