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orison

Pronunciation: /ˈɒrɪz(ə)n, -s(ə)n/
Definition of orison

noun

(usually orisons) archaic
  • a prayer.

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French oreison, from Latin oratio(n-) 'speech' (see oration)

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