I. noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English preying, praying, from gerund of preyen, prayen to pray — more at pray
: the act, an instance, or the custom of making prayer
II. adjective
Etymology: Middle English preying, praying, from present participle of preyen, prayen
: habituated or devoted to prayer : accustomed to pray
a praying man
• pray·ing·ly adverb