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† preˈcation Obs.
[ad. L. precātiō-nem, n. of action f. precārī to pray. Cf. F. précation (15–16th c. in Godef.).]
Praying; entreating, supplication.
a1548Hall Chron., Hen. V 37 b, Daily praiers and continual precacions to God. a1626Bp. Andrewes Pattern Cath. Doct. (1642) 101 Precation is the desiring of something that is good. 1634Jackson Creed vii. xxxv. §4 Mutual precations of peace and many happy days. a1687Cotton 2nd Epist. to J. Bradshaw ix, And can you not, from your Precation And your as daily Club-Potation, To think of an old Friend find some vacation? |