sursum corda

sur·sum cor·da

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Definitions of sursum corda words

noun sursum corda the words “Lift up your hearts,” addressed by the celebrant of the Mass to the congregation just before the preface. 1
noun sursum corda a Latin versicle meaning Lift up your hearts, said by the priest at Mass 0
noun sursum corda a cry of exhortation, hope, etc 0
noun sursum corda an incitement to fervor, joy, etc. 0

before 1550

One of the 31% oldest English words

Borrowed into English from Latin around 1550-60

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exclamation

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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