NUNC DIMITTIS


Meaning of NUNC DIMITTIS in English

[ ˌnʌŋk dɪ'mɪtɪs ]

■ noun the Song of Simeon (Luke 2:29–32) used as a canticle in Christian liturgy.

Origin

L., the opening words of the canticle, '(Lord), now you let (your servant) depart'.

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