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Te deum
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What's The Definition Of Te deum?
[n] an ancient liturgical hymn
Synonyms | Synonyms for Te deum: Related Terms | Find terms related to Te deum: Te deum In Webster's Dictionary \Te De"um\
A musical setting of the Te Deum.
\Te` De"um\ [L., from te (accus. of tu thou) + Deum, accus. of Deus God. See {Thou}, and {Deity}.] 1. An ancient and celebrated Christian hymn, of uncertain authorship, but often ascribed to St. Ambrose; -- so called from the first words ``Te Deum laudamus.'' It forms part of the daily matins of the Roman Catholic breviary, and is sung on all occasions of thanksgiving. In its English form, commencing with words, ``We praise thee, O God,'' it forms a part of the regular morning service of the Church of England and the Protestant Episcopal Church in America. 2. A religious service in which the singing of the hymn forms a principal part. |
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