'Miserere' definitions:

Definition of 'Miserere'

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  • Miserere \Mis`e*re"re\, n. [L., have mercy, fr. misereri to have mercy, fr. miser. See Miser.] [1913 Webster]
  • 1. (R. C. Ch.) The psalm usually appointed for penitential acts, being the 50th psalm in the Latin version. It commences with the word miserere. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A musical composition adapted to the 50th psalm. [1913 Webster]
  • Where only the wind signs miserere. --Lowell. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. (Arch.) 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. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. (Med.) Same as Ileus. [1913 Webster]