First Known Use: 13th century
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magnificat
noun mag·nif·i·cat \mag-ˈni-fi-ˌkat, -ˌkät; män-ˈyi-fi-ˌkät\
Definition of MAGNIFICAT
1
capitalized a : the canticle of the Virgin Mary in Luke 1:46–55 b : a musical setting for the Magnificat
2
: an utterance of praise
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Origin of MAGNIFICAT
Middle English, from Latin, magnifies, from magnificare to magnify; from the first word of the canticle
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