Nunc dimittis

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English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

Named after its incipit, Latin nunc dimittis (literally “now you dismiss”).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˌnʌŋk ˈdɪmɪtɪs/, /ˌnʌŋk dɪˈmɪtɪs/, /ˌnʊŋk dɪˈmɪtɪs/

Proper noun[edit]

Nunc dimittis

  1. (Christianity, music) A canticle from a text in the second chapter of Luke in the Bible, often used as the final song in a religious service.
    Synonyms: Nunc, Song of Simeon

Derived terms[edit]

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