prie-dieu
prie–dieu
noun \(ˌ)prē-ˈdyə(r), prē-ˈdyœ\ plural prie–dieux\-ˈdyə(r)(z), -ˈdyœ(z)\
Definition of PRIE-DIEU
1
: a kneeling bench designed for use by a person at prayer and fitted with a raised shelf on which the elbows or a book may be rested
2
: a low armless upholstered chair with a high straight back
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Origin of PRIE-DIEU
French, literally, pray God
First Known Use: 1760
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