Found 2 items, similar to nunc dimittis.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: Nunc dimittis Nunc dimittis n : the prayer of Simeon (Luke 2:29-32) [syn: Canticle of Simeon ]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Nunc dimittis Nunc dimittis \Nunc" di*mit"tis\ [L. nunc now + dimittis thou lettest depart.] (Eccl.) The song of Simeon (--Luke ii. 29-32), used in the ritual of many churches. It begins with these words in the Vulgate. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]