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Apprecation

Apˊpre-ca′tion

,
Noun.
[L.
apprecari
to pray to;
ad
+
precari
to pray,
prex
,
precis
, prayer.]
Earnest prayer; devout wish.
[Obs.]
A solemn
apprecation
of good success.
Bp. Hall.

Definition 2024

apprecation

apprecation

English

Noun

apprecation ‎(plural apprecations)

  1. (obsolete) Earnest prayer; devout wish.
    A solemn apprecation of good success. — Bishop Hall.

Usage notes

Etymology

From Latin apprecari ‎(“to pray to”), from ad + precari ‎(“to pray”), from prex, precis ‎(“prayer”).

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