hosanna
[hoh-zan-uh]
interjection
(an exclamation, originally an appeal to God for deliverance, used in praise of God or Christ.)
noun, plural ho·san·nas.
a cry of “hosanna.”
a shout of praise or adoration; an acclamation.
verb (used with object), ho·san·naed, ho·san·na·ing.
to praise, applaud, etc.: The critics hosannaed his new play.
Origin of hosanna
< Late Latin (h)ōsanna < Greek ōsanná < Heb hōsh(i) ʿāh nnā save, we pray; replacing Middle English, Old English osanna < Late Latin, as above
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Related Words for hosanna
chant, paean, ditty, psalm, oratorio, descant, aria, laud, shout, lay, carol, ode, choral, lied, evensong, chorale, canticle, hallelujah, alleluiaExamples from the Web for hosanna
Contemporary Examples of hosanna
Lamonica was the pastor of Hosanna Church right before it closed two years before in 2003.
Ory recalled the Hosanna Church scandal as “very stressful.”
Historical Examples of hosanna
Van Iperen thinks it taken from the Jewish shout, "Hosanna!"
At certain intervals, the people responded with the cry of "Hosanna!"
Bible Animals;J. G. Wood
The chorus sings "Hosanna" in derision of his belated plea for forgiveness.
The Complete Opera BookGustav Kobb
As the curse did not depress, neither did the hosanna elate.
I danced with Hosanna; Wolfgang and Sarah were our vis-à-vis.
Christmas Eve and Christmas DayEdward E. Hale
hosanna
interjection
noun
Word Origin for hosanna
Old English osanna, via Late Latin from Greek, from Hebrew hōshi `āh nnā save now, we pray
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