prie-dieu: Meaning and Definition of

prie-dieu

Pronunciation: (prē'dyoo' Fr. prē&sylpdyœ'), [key]
— pl. -dieus, -dieux -dieu.
  1. a piece of furniture for kneeling on during prayer, having a rest above, as for a book.
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