Nunc Dimittis

noun

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

noun

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