prayer square

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Word forms

prayer square prayer squares

Etymology

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

Related words

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