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a fervent orison asking for divine guidance in bringing about a peaceful solution to the grave international crisis
Origin and Etymology 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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