Nunc Dimittis Definition
nŭngk dĭ-mĭtĭs, no͝ongk
noun
The song of Simeon, used as a canticle in various liturgies: Luke 2:29-32
Webster's New World
Departure or farewell, esp. from life.
Webster's New World
Permission to depart; dismissal.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- Canticle of Simeon
Origin of Nunc Dimittis
Late Latin Nunc Dīmittis Latin nunc now Latin dīmittis second person sing. present tense of dīmittere to send away
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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