Nunc Di·mit·tis (n ngk d -mt s, n ngk)n. A Christian canticle or hymn using the words of Simeon in Luke 2:29-32, beginning "Nunc dimittis servum tuum" ("Now lettest thou thy servant depart"). [Late Latin Nunc D  mittis : Latin nunc, now + Latin dmittis, second person sing. present tense of dmittere, to send away.] |
Nunc Dimittis [ˈnʌŋk dɪˈmɪtɪs ˈnʊŋk]
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1. (Christian Religious Writings / Bible) the Latin name for the Canticle of Simeon (Luke 2:29-32)
2. (Music / Classical Music) a musical setting of this
[from the opening words (Vulgate): now let depart]
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| Noun | 1. | Nunc dimittis - the prayer of Simeon (Luke 2:29-32) |
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