in nomine

British  

/ -ˌniː, ɪn ˈnɒmɪˌneɪ /

noun

1. music any of several pieces of music of the 16th or 17th centuries for keyboard or for a consort of viols, based on a cantus firmus derived from the Vespers antiphon Gloria tibi Trinitas

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Etymology

Origin of in nomine

from Latin in nomine Jesu in the name of Jesus, the first words of an introit for which this type of music was originally composed

Example Sentences

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in nomine

At the last knock, the wicket was opened by a pale thin female, who said, "Benedicti qui venient in nomine Domini."

From The Abbot by Scott, Walter, Sir

Say then three times, Crescite in nomine patris, sint benedicti.

From Old English Poems Translated into the Original Meter Together with Short Selections from Old English Prose by Various

One would suppose, for example, that the words, 'Benedictus qui venit in nomine domini' could only be set in the same sort of pious, tranquil style.

From The Serapion Brethren, Vol. I. by Hoffmann, Ernst Theodor Wilhelm

"Pax vobis, in nomine Domini," he spake again—"Peace be to ye, in the name of the Lord."

From Folk-lore and Legends: German by Anonymous

When the preces or the preces feriales are said the sign of the cross is made from the forehead to the breast, at the words Adjutorium nostrum in nomine Domini.

From The Divine Office by Quigley, Edward J.