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

He sprinkled the water on the poor mangled brow; and then, choosing the name of the Apostle whom Jesus most loved, he said, "John, I baptize thee, in nomine, &c."

From Paul the Minstrel and Other Stories Reprinted from The Hill of Trouble and The Isles of Sunset by Benson, Arthur Christopher

"Adjutorium nostrum in nomine Domini!" pursued he, chanting in a grave and solemn voice, and turning toward the altar to give the benediction of the holy sacrament.

From The Crayon Papers by Irving, Washington

"Ego te absolvo ab omnibus censuris et peccatis, in nomine Patris—" He raised himself a little and lifted his hand, moving it sideways across and down as he ended—"et Filii et Spiritus Sancti."

From The King's Achievement by Benson, Robert Hugh

This would be the case especially if the mispronunciation be in the beginning of a word, for instance, if one were to say "in nomine matris" instead of "in nomine Patris."

From Summa Theologica, Part III (Tertia Pars) From the Complete American Edition by Thomas, Aquinas, Saint

"Salve in nomine sancto," was answered from without.

From The Abbot by Scott, Walter, Sir