kyrie
noun
ky·rie ˈkir-ē-ˌā 
often capitalized
: a short liturgical prayer that begins with or consists of the words "Lord, have mercy"
Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Medieval Latin, from Late Latin kyrie eleison, transliteration of Greek kyrie eleēson Lord, have mercy
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing kyrie
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