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nunc dimittis (iou)



nunc dimittis noun phr. M16.
[Latin = now you let (your servant) depart (see below).]
A canticle forming part of the Christian liturgy at evensong and compline, comprising the song of Simeon in Luke 2:29-32 (in the Vulgate beginning Nunc dimittis, Domine). M16.
sing one's nunc dimittis arch. declare oneself willing or pleased to depart from life, an occupation, etc.
Permission to depart; dismissal. L16.