"Nunc dimittis" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˌnʌŋk ˈdɪmɪtɪs/, /ˌnʌŋk dɪˈmɪtɪs/, /ˌnʊŋk dɪˈmɪtɪs/
Etymology: Named after its incipit, Latin nunc dimittis (literally “now you dismiss”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|la|nunc dimittis|lit=now you dismiss}} Latin nunc dimittis (literally “now you dismiss”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun|nolinkhead=1}} 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. Wikipedia link: Nunc dimittis Categories (topical): Christianity, Music, Named prayers Synonyms: Nunc, Song of Simeon Derived forms: Nunc, Magnificat and Nunc dimittis [music, entertainment, lifestyle]
    Sense id: en-Nunc_dimittis-en-name-PO~EwdYq Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: Christianity, entertainment, lifestyle, music

Alternative forms

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