Nunc Dimittis

[ nuhngk di-mit-is, noongk ]

noun

1. (italics) the canticle beginning with the words of Simeon, in Luke 2:29–32, “Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace.”
2. (lowercase) permission to leave; dismissal or departure.

Nunc Dimittis

/ ˈnʌŋk dɪˈmɪtɪs; ˈnʊŋk /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Nunc Dimittis¹

From Latin

Word History and Origins

Origin of Nunc Dimittis¹

from the opening words (Vulgate): now let depart

Example Sentences

It may have been that she was muttering a sort of grim Nunc Dimittis—she who had seen so many wars.

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This, with all Rome to choose from, may be proudly done, and then Nunc Dimittis may be sung.

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There was only the usual parochial chanting of the Nunc Dimittis; the familiar Commemoration-day psalms, cxxii.

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And to see Lily married into the smart set would have caused her to say her Nunc Dimittis with a sober and grateful heart.

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Nunc dimittis,” she added, “is the only prayer I can make now as far as regards myself.

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