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What is another word for orisons?

Pronunciation: [ˈɒɹɪsənz] (IPA)

The word "orisons" is an archaic term that refers to prayers or plea. However, there are several other synonyms for this term that can be used interchangeably. Some of the common synonyms for orisons are supplications, invocations, petitions, entreaties, and appeals. These words all indicate a humble request or expression of need, often directed towards a higher power or authority. Another synonym for orisons is benediction, which refers to a blessing or prayer for divine assistance. Regardless of the term used, the underlying notion remains the same - the act of seeking assistance through prayer or supplication.
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Tonelli on the following day, which chanced to be Sunday, repaired to St. Mark's at the hour of the fashionable mass, where he gazed steadfastly at the lady during her orisons, and whence, at a discreet distance, he followed her home to the house of the friends whom she was visiting.
"A Fearful Responsibility and Other Stories"
William D. Howells
But he has before this been convinced of such an intrigue, as above shown, and because of it has renounced her; and accordingly he petitions her lightly, if not ironically: "Nymph, in thy orisons Be all my sins remember'd."
"The Three Heron's Feathers"
Hermann Sudermann
Most sweetly did the Wanderer sleep and rest, As though by grief he ne'er had been oppressed, He rose, refreshed, soon after break of day, And thankfully his "orisons did pay."
"The Emigrant Mechanic and Other Tales In Verse Together With Numerous Songs Upon Canadian Subjects"
Thomas Cowherd

Famous quotes with Orisons

  • What passing bells for these who die as cattleOnly the monstrous anger of the guns.Only the stuttering rifles' rapid rattleCan patter out their hasty orisons.
    Wilfred Owen
  • What passing-bells for these who die as cattle? — Only the monstrous anger of the guns. Only the stuttering rifles' rapid rattle Can patter out their hasty orisons. No mockeries now for them; no prayers nor bells; Nor any voice of mourning save the choirs, — The shrill, demented choirs of wailing shells; And bugles calling for them from sad shires.
    Wilfred Owen

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