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kyrie eleison
CIDE DICTIONARY
kyrie eleison, n. & interj. [Gr. ky`rie 'elei^son .].
- Greek words, meaning “
Lord, have mercy upon us ,” used in the Mass, the breviary offices, the litany of the saints, etc. Addis & Arnold. [1913 Webster] - The name given to the response to the Commandments, in the service of the Church of England and of the Protestant Episcopal Church. [1913 Webster]
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kyrie eleison
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