Definition of Miserere

1. n. The psalm usually appointed for penitential acts, being the 50th psalm in the Latin version. It commences with the word miserere.

Definition of Miserere

1. Noun. The 51st Psalm, sometimes set to music. ¹

2. Noun. a prayer for mercy. ¹

3. Noun. an expression of lamentation or complaint. ¹

4. Noun. a medieval dagger, used for the mercy stroke to a wounded foe; misericord. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Miserere

1. a part of a church seat [n -S]

Medical Definition of Miserere

1. 1. The psalm usually appointed for penitential acts, being the 50th psalm in the Latin version. It commences with the word miserere. 2. A musical composition adapted to the 50th psalm. "Where only the wind signs miserere." (Lowell) 3. A small projecting boss or bracket, on the under side of the hinged seat of a church stall (see Stall). It was intended, the seat being turned up, to give some support to a worshiper when standing. Called also misericordia. 4. Same as Ileus. Origin: L, have mercy, fr. Misereri to have mercy, fr. Miser. See Miser. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Miserere

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