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Nunc Dimittis
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Nunc Dimittis

Nunc Di·mit·tis [ nùngk di míttiss, nngk di míttiss ]


noun 
Definition:
 
hymn or canticle: a hymn or canticle with a text from Luke 2:29-32, starting in Latin with "Nunc dimittis servum tuum," in English meaning "Lord, now you are dismissing your servant in peace." The passage in the Bible describes Simeon being presented with the baby Jesus Christ.

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