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Webster's 1913 Dictionary\Nunc" di*mit"tis\ [L. nunc now + dimittis thou lettest depart.] (Eccl.) The song of Simeon (--Luke ii. 29-32), used in the ritual of many churches. It begins with these words in the Vulgate.
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| Definition: | [n] the prayer of Simeon; Luke 2:29-32 | ||
| Synonyms: | Canticle of Simeon | ||
| See Also: | prayer | ||
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary | |||
| Definition: | \Nunc" di*mit"tis\ [L. nunc now + dimittis thou lettest depart.] (Eccl.) The song of Simeon (--Luke ii. 29-32), used in the ritual of many churches. It begins with these words in the Vulgate. | ||
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