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prayer

1. prayer \'pra(*)r, 'pre(*)r\ n [ME, fr. OF preiere, fr. MF precaria, fr. 
   L, fem. of precarius often attrib X obtained by entreaty, fr. prec-, prex 
   1a: an approach to deity in word or thought  1b: an earnest request  2: the 
   act or practice of praying to God  often pl  3: a religious service 
   consisting chiefly of prayers  4: a form of words used in praying {repeat a 
   ~}  5: something prayed for 
2. pray.er \'pra--*r, 'pre(-*)r\ n : one that prays : SUPPLIANT