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miserere

noun mi·se·re·re \ˌmi-zə-ˈrir-ē, -ˈrer-; ˌmē-zə-ˈrā-(ˌ)rā\

Definition of MISERERE

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capitalized :  the 50th Psalm in the Vulgate
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:  a vocal complaint or lament
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Origin of MISERERE

Middle English, from Latin, be merciful, from misereri to be merciful, from miser wretched; from the first word of the Psalm
First Known Use: 13th century

Rhymes with MISERERE

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