Miserere

[ miz-uh-rair-ee, -reer-ee ]

/ ˌmɪz əˈrɛər i, -ˈrɪər i /

noun

the 51st Psalm, or the 50th in the Douay Bible.

a musical setting for it.

(lowercase) a prayer or expression of appeal for mercy.

(lowercase) misericord(def 3).

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Origin of Miserere

From the Latin word miserēre literally, have pity (imperative), first word of the psalm

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Example sentences from the Web for miserere

The Mass was concluded and the litany, a "Miserere," sounded pathetically from the voices which trembled with cold.
The German Lieutenant and Other Stories|August Strindberg
The carved devices of the miserere seats of these stalls are curious and worthy of attention.
Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Durham|J. E. Bygate
The prayer, quoted above, is usually printed as a pendant to the Miserere.
The Story of Florence|Edmund G. Gardner
Come out with me to the Miserere, and talk to your paisanita for me while I listen.
Ponce de Leon|William Pilling

He has been to Rome, and indulged himself with listening to the Miserere.
Retrospect of Western Travel, Volume II (of 2)|Harriet Martineau

British Dictionary definitions for miserere (1 of 2)

miserere

/ (ˌmɪzəˈrɛərɪ, -ˈrɪərɪ) /

noun

another word for misericord (def. 1)

British Dictionary definitions for miserere (2 of 2)

Miserere

/ (ˌmɪzəˈrɛərɪ, -ˈrɪərɪ) /

noun

the 51st psalm, the Latin version of which begins "Miserere mei, Deus" ("Have mercy on me, O God")

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