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131Christianity — /kris chee an i tee/, n., pl. Christianities. 1. the Christian religion, including the Catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox churches. 2. Christian beliefs or practices; Christian quality or character: Christianity mixed with pagan elements; …
132Magnificat — /mag nif i kat , kaht ; mahg nif i kaht , mahn yif /, n. 1. (italics) the hymn of the Virgin Mary in Luke, 1:46 55, beginning My soul doth magnify the Lord, used as a canticle at evensong or vespers. 2. a musical setting for this. [1150 1200; ME… …
