"preces" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Latin precēs (“prayers”) Etymology templates: {{bor|en|la|prex|precēs|prayers}} Latin precēs (“prayers”) Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} preces pl (plural only)
  1. (Christianity) The alternate responsive petitions, as the versicles and suffrages, between the clergyman and the congregation in liturgical worship. Wikipedia link: preces Tags: plural, plural-only Categories (topical): Christianity
    Sense id: en-preces-en-noun-RFc1eoBJ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum Topics: Christianity

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