nunc dimittis

Nunc Di·mit·tis

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Definitions of nunc dimittis words

noun nunc dimittis (italics) the canticle beginning with the words of Simeon, in Luke 2:29–32, “Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace.”. 1
noun nunc dimittis (lowercase) permission to leave; dismissal or departure. 1
noun nunc dimittis the Latin name for the Canticle of Simeon (Luke 2:29–32) 0
noun nunc dimittis a musical setting of this 0
noun nunc dimittis the song of Simeon, used as a canticle in various liturgies: Luke 2:29-32 0
noun nunc dimittis departure or farewell, esp. from life 0

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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