Nunc dimittis

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N0194700 (nŭngk′ dĭ-mĭt′ĭs, no͝ongk′)n. A Christian canticle or hymn using the words of Simeon in Luke 2:29-32, beginning "Nunc dimittis servum tuum" ("Now lettest thou thy servant depart").

[Late Latin Nunc Dīmittis : Latin nunc, now + Latin dīmittis, second person sing. present tense of dīmittere, to send away.]

Nunc Dimittis

(ˈnʌŋk dɪˈmɪtɪs; ˈnʊŋk) n1. (Bible) the Latin name for the Canticle of Simeon (Luke 2:29–32)2. (Classical Music) a musical setting of this[from the opening words (Vulgate): now let depart]

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A Latin phrase meaning now let depart, used to mean the canticle of Simeon in the Bible.

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Nunc dimittis - the prayer of Simeon (Luke 2:29-32)Canticle of Simeon

Nunc dimittis

(nŭngk dĭmĭt`ĭs) [Lat.,=now you are dismissing], the opening words of Simeon's song of praise on the occasion of the presentation of the infant Jesus in the Temple. After seeing Jesus, Simeon joyfully proclaims that he has seen God's salvation. The hymn is used traditionally in evening liturgical services.

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1. the Latin name for the Canticle of Simeon (Luke 2:29--32) 2. a musical setting of this

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noun the prayer of Simeon (Luke 2:29-32)

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