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| Te De·um [ tay dáy əm, tee d əm ] (plural Te De·ums) |
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1. Christian hymn: an ancient Christian hymn praising God that is sung or recited at matins in the Roman Catholic Church or at morning prayers in the Church of England
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2. Christian service of thanksgiving: a Christian service of thanksgiving that uses the Te Deum
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| [Pre-12th century. < Latin Te Deum laudamus "Thee God, we praise," the first words of the hymn] |
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