"litany desk" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: litany desks [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} litany desk (plural litany desks)
  1. (Christianity) In the English Church, a movable desk at which a minister kneels, facing the altar, while he recites the litany. Categories (topical): Christianity
    Sense id: en-litany_desk-en-noun-Qd67et1P Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry Topics: Christianity

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