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prayer square

noun

Etymology

From prayer + square, because of the shape of the cloth.

  1. derived from *exquadra✻
  2. derived from esquarre
  3. inherited from square
  4. compounded as prayer square — “prayer + square”

Definitions

  1. A knitted or crocheted square cloth, often embellished with a cross, heart, or other…

    A knitted or crocheted square cloth, often embellished with a cross, heart, or other Christian symbol, that is used as a reminder to pray, or as a reminder of God's love.

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