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| paternoster [ páttər nóstər, páttər nostər ] (plural paternosters) |
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1. Lord's Prayer: in Roman Catholicism, the Lord's Prayer, or a recitation of it
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2. large bead in rosary: in Roman Catholicism, a large bead in a rosary, used to indicate when the Lord's Prayer is to be recited
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3. words in prayer or attempted magic: a set form of words used in prayer or in attempting magic
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4. nonstop lift: a doorless lift in which compartments move continuously and people step on and off as they wish
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| [Pre-12th century. < Latin pater noster 'our father', first two words of the Lord's Prayer] |
