English word prayer comes from Old French (842-ca. 1400) proiere (Prayer.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| proiere | Old French (842-ca. 1400) (fro) | Prayer. |
| preiere | Anglo-Norman (xno) | |
| preiere | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | |
| prayer | English (eng) | (mostly in negative constructions) The remotest hope or chance.. A meeting held for the express purpose of praying.. A practice of communicating with one's God.. A request; a petition.. The act of praying.. The specific words or methods used for praying. |