KYRIE


Meaning of KYRIE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈkir-ē-ˌā ]

noun

Usage: often capitalized

Etymology: Middle English, from Medieval Latin, from Late Latin kyrie eleison, transliteration of Greek kyrie eleēson Lord, have mercy

Date: 14th century

: a short liturgical prayer that begins with or consists of the words “Lord, have mercy”

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