Orison
/ˈɔːr.ɪ.sən/noun
A prayer or plea for divine assistance.
Did you know?In medieval times, orisons were often seen as direct communications with celestial beings, believed to manifest desired outcomes through divine intervention.
Etymological Timeline
Late Latin
Latin
oratio
“A formal speech or prayer.”
Old French
Old French
orison
“A prayer or supplication.”
14th Century
Middle English
orison
“A petition or request made to God.”
Modern English
English
orison
“A term for prayer, often used in a spiritual or poetic context.”