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litany definition

lita·ny (lit′'n ē)

noun pl. litanies -·nies

  1. a series of fixed invocations and responses, used as a prayer
  2. any dreary or repetitive recital or account

Etymology: ME letanie < OFr < LL(Ec) litania < Gr(Ec) litaneia < Gr litanos, pleading < litē, a request

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