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