Nunc Dimittis

[ nuhngk di-mit-is, noo ngk ]
/ ˈnʌŋk dɪˈmɪt ɪs, ˈnʊŋk /

noun

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

Origin of Nunc Dimittis

From Latin

British Dictionary definitions for nunc dimittis

Nunc Dimittis
/ (ˈnʌŋk dɪˈmɪtɪs, ˈnʊŋk) /

noun

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

Word Origin for Nunc Dimittis

from the opening words (Vulgate): now let depart