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Nunc Dimittis

[ nuhngk di-mit-is, noongk ]

noun

  1. (italics) the canticle beginning with the words of Simeon, in Luke 2:29–32, “Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace.”
  2. (lowercase) permission to leave; dismissal or departure.


Nunc Dimittis

/ ˈnʌŋk dɪˈmɪtɪs; ˈnʊŋk /

noun

  1. the Latin name for the Canticle of Simeon (Luke 2:29–32)
  2. a musical setting of this
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Nunc Dimittis1

From Latin
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Nunc Dimittis1

from the opening words (Vulgate): now let depart
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Example Sentences

It may have been that she was muttering a sort of grim Nunc Dimittis—she who had seen so many wars.

This, with all Rome to choose from, may be proudly done, and then Nunc Dimittis may be sung.

There was only the usual parochial chanting of the Nunc Dimittis; the familiar Commemoration-day psalms, cxxii.

And to see Lily married into the smart set would have caused her to say her Nunc Dimittis with a sober and grateful heart.

Nunc dimittis,” she added, “is the only prayer I can make now as far as regards myself.

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