prie-dieu
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prie-dieu
(prē-dyœ') 
n., pl., -dieus, or -dieux (-dyœz').
n., pl., -dieus, or -dieux (-dyœz').
- A narrow, desklike kneeling bench with space above for a book or the elbows, for use by a person at prayer.
- An armless, upholstered chair with a high straight back and a low seat.
[French prie-Dieu : prier, to pray (from Old French , from Latin precārī; see pray) + Dieu, God (from Old French; see adieu).]
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A small desk before which a person may kneel when praying.
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categories related to 'prie-dieu'
- Chairs and Sofas - prie-dieu: low bench fitted with shelf, used for kneeling during prayer
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