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1. (n.) paternoster
(often cap.) Also, Pater Noster. the Lord's Prayer, esp. in the Latin form.
2. paternoster
a recitation of this prayer as an act of worship.
3. paternoster
one of certain large beads in a rosary, indicating that the Lord's Prayer is to be said.
4. paternoster
any fixed recital of words used as a prayer or magical charm.
Etymology: (bef. 1000; ME, OE: Lord's prayer < L pater noster our father, its first two words in the Vulgate)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) Paternoster
(Roman Catholic Church) the Lord's Prayer in Latin; translates as `our father'
2. (noun) paternoster
a type of lift having a chain of open compartments that move continually in an endless loop so that (agile) passengers can step on or off at each floor
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) paternoster
the Lord's prayer, so called from the first two words of the Latin version
2. (noun) paternoster
a beadlike ornament in moldings
3. (noun) paternoster
a line with a row of hooks and bead/shaped sinkers
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