Bible Encyclopedias
Prie-Dieu

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

is a term in ecclesiastical architecture designating a small lectern (q.v.), or book-desk, which was introduced in the 15th century.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Prie-Dieu'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​p/prie-dieu.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.