Definitions for Miserere
ˌmɪz əˈrɛər i, -ˈrɪər imis·erere

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Misererenoun

   The 51st Psalm, sometimes set to music.

2. misererenoun

   a prayer for mercy.

3. misererenoun

   an expression of lamentation or complaint.

4. misererenoun

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

5. Etymology: From Latin miserēre (have pity), first word of the 51st Psalm.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Misererenoun

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

2. Misererenoun

   a musical composition adapted to the 50th psalm

3. Misererenoun

   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. Misererenoun

   same as Ileus

5. Etymology: [L., have mercy, fr. misereri to have mercy, fr. miser. See Miser.]

WikidataRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Miserere

   Miserere, by Italian composer Gregorio Allegri, is a setting of Psalm 51 composed during the reign of Pope Urban VIII, probably during the 1630s, for use in the Sistine Chapel during matins, as part of the exclusive Tenebrae service on Holy Wednesday and Good Friday of Holy Week.

The Nuttall EncyclopediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Miserere

   a carved bracket on the under side of the stall seats in mediæval churches, which, when the seat was turned up during the standing portion of the service, afforded support to the older clergy. Miserere, the Catholic name for the 51st Psalm.

Etymology and OriginsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Miserere

   The name given to a mediæval choir stall of which the seat could be turned up so as to form a ledge for the support of the aged monks while kneeling. Its name, miserere, “Have mercy,” was singularly appropriate.

How to pronounce Miserere?

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   Daniel

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   Mia

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   Karen

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Miserere in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Miserere in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of Miserere in a Sentence

1. Frank Sinatra Bono:

   Miserere is one of my favourite of your father's crescendos, i can hardly remember what it was about... other than forgiveness that is... and a toast to being alive.

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References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Miserere
2. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Miserere
3. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Miserere
4. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Miserere
5. ^ Etymology and Origins
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/54657/pg54657-images.html#:~:text=Miserere