# prie-dieu

> English word · Noun · IPA /pɹiːˈdjəː/

## Definitions
1. A piece of furniture on which someone can pray, consisting of a cushioned area to kneel on, with a built-in ledge for books.

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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