Etymology

prie-dieu

Today it means: A piece of furniture on which someone can pray, consisting of a cushioned area to kneel on, with a built-in ledge for books. Full definition →

First used 17th c.French prie-Dieu
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  1. French · derived fromprie-Dieu
  2. English todayprie-dieu

From French prie-Dieu, from prie (“pray”) + Dieu (“God”).

First known use, by meaning

  • from 17th c. A piece of furniture on which someone can pray, consisting of a cushioned area to kneel on, with a built-in ledge for books.

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