n. 1 a song of praise. 2 (Magnificat) the hymn of the Virgin Mary (Luke 1:46-55) used as a canticle.
[ f. the opening words magnificat anima mea Dominum my soul magnifies the Lord ]
n. 1 a song of praise. 2 (Magnificat) the hymn of the Virgin Mary (Luke 1:46-55) used as a canticle.
[ f. the opening words magnificat anima mea Dominum my soul magnifies the Lord ]
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012