Miserere
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Quick meaning: Miserere meaning An expression of lamentation or complaint.
Meaning
An expression of lamentation or complaint.
More Meanings
- A medieval dagger, used for the mercy stroke to a wounded foe; misericord.
- (architecture) A small projecting boss or bracket on the underside of the hinged seat of a church stall, intended to give some support to a standing worshipper when the seat is turned up; a misericord.
- Alternative letter-case form of Miserere (“the 51st/50th Psalm”).
Example Sentences
The miserere, that is to say, have mercy on us, is a psalm, composed of stanzas, which are sung alternately in a very different manner.
Word Forms
- misereres
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include invitatory, miktam, prokeimenon, kyrie, psalm, hallel.
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