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prie-dieu

Syllabification: (prie-dieu)
Pronunciation: /prē ˈdyə(r), -ˈdyœ/

Definition of prie-dieu

noun (plural prie-dieux /ˈdyə(r)(z), -ˈdyœ(z) /)

  • a piece of furniture for use during prayer, consisting of a kneeling surface and a narrow upright front with a rest for the elbows or for books.

Origin:

mid 18th century: French, literally 'pray God'

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