orison
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.or·i·son
noun \ˈȯr-ə-sən, ˈär-, -zən\Definition of ORISON
: prayer
See Examples of ORISON
- <a fervent orison asking for divine guidance in bringing about a peaceful solution to the grave international crisis>
Origin of ORISON
Middle English, from Anglo-French ureisun, oreison, from Late Latin oration-, oratio, from Latin, oration
First Known Use: 13th century
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