orison

orison Definition

ori·son (ôr′i zən, ---sən)

noun

Now Literary a prayer

Etymology: ME oreisun < OFr oreison < LL(Ec) oratio, a prayer < L, a speech: see oration

orison Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

hasty: Only the stuttering rifles ' rapid rattle Can patter out their hasty orisons.

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