Nunc Dimittis

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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 Dmittis : Latin nunc, now + Latin dmittis, second person sing. present tense of dmittere, to send away.]

Nunc Dimittis [ˈnʌŋk dɪˈmɪtɪs ˈnʊŋk]

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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Nunc dimittis - the prayer of Simeon (Luke 2:29-32)

Canticle of Simeon

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