Nunc Dimittis

noun

Nunc Di·​mit·​tis ˌnəŋk-də-ˈmi-təs 

ˌnu̇ŋk-

: the prayer of Simeon in Luke 2:29–32 used as a canticle

Word History

Etymology

Latin, now lettest thou depart; from the first words of the canticle

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above