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1. en.wiktionary.org · wiki · orisonorison - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   11 hours ago · orison (plural orisons) A prayer. Mystical contemplation or communion. , contemplation, ecstasy and their allied conditions; does the self contrive to turn out the usual tenants, shut the "gateways of the flesh," and let those submerged powers which are capable of picking up messages from another plane of being have their turn.

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   What does 'Orisons' mean?

   • ‘Orisons’ is one of those lost words. If you look it up in a dictionary you will find that it means ‘prayers,’ and even the Oxford English Dictionary has very little to say about it. However, no two English words have exactly the same meaning or there would be no need for more than one of them.

   Shakespeare's Use Of The Word 'Orisons': What Does It Mean?

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   What is an example of an orison?

   • An orison is a prayer; it is a wish or communication with God. The term comes from the Latin word 'ōrātiō', meaning 'discourse' or 'prayer'.

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   Is orison an archaic word?

   • Some words are considered archaic — meaning they are not in common modern use. Such a word is orison, which means a prayer. Today, you'd be surprised to see the word outside of a poem or some liturgical reference. This comes from a Latin word meaning to speak, and it means to speak to God.

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   Does 'Orisons' mean 'prayers'?

   • In Henry VI Part III, 1:4, Queen Margaret says: ‘Nay, stay; lets hear the orisons he makes.’ In the above instances ‘orisons’ does indeed mean ‘prayers’ but in four of the five cases the speaker is referring ironically to prayers. Shakespeare never uses the word ‘prayers’ ironically but in those instances ‘orisons’ is ironic.

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3. www.merriam-webster.com · dictionary · orisonOrison Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   noun. or· i· son ˈȯr-ə-sən. ˈär-, -zən. Synonyms of orison. : prayer. Synonyms. prayer. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of orison in a Sentence. a fervent orison asking for divine guidance in bringing about a peaceful solution to the grave international crisis. Word History. Etymology.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org · english · orisonORISON | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   ORISON | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary. Meaning of orison in English. orison. noun [ C ] old use us / ˈɔːr.ɪ.zən / uk / ˈɒr.ɪ.zən / Add to word list. a prayer: His orisons being concluded, he laid himself down and slept. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Religious ceremonies & prayers. alleluia. amen. anointed.

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   An orison is a prayer or plea to a deity. You might make an orison if you wanted your sick mom to get better. Some words are considered archaic — meaning they are not in common modern use. Such a word is orison, which means a prayer.

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   1. a devout petition to God or an object of worship. 2. a spiritual communion with God or an object of worship, as in supplication, thanksgiving, or adoration. 3. the act or practice of praying to God or an object of worship. 4. a formula or sequence of words used in praying: the Lord's Prayer.

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   There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun orison, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   noun. a prayer. orison. / ˈɒrɪzən / noun. literary. another word for prayer 1. “Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012. Discover More. Word History and Origins. Origin of orison 1.