prayer square

English

Etymology

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

Noun

prayer square (plural prayer squares)

  1. (Christianity) 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.

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