cnēow-gebed

cnēow-gebed, n.n: prayer on bended knees. (K’NAY-oh-yeh-BED / ˈkneːɔ-jɛ-ˌbɛd)

A historiated initial D from a medieval manuscript, inside of which is a saint praying on bended knee, an angel descending from above.
A young saint in prayer, cut from a choir book; France (Paris), early 14th century; Christie’s. [onlineonly.christies.com]

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