Book of Common Prayer

Other forms: Books of Common Prayer

Definitions of Book of Common Prayer
  1. noun
    the Anglican service book of the Church of England; has had several revisions since the Reformation and is widely admired for the dignity and beauty of its language
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    service book
    a book setting forth the forms of church service
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