Etymology

prayerful

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Today it means: That prays frequently; characterised by prayer, devout, reverent. Full definition →

First used 17th c.
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From prayer + -ful.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 17th c. That prays frequently; characterised by prayer, devout, reverent.

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