Te Deum

noun

plural Te Deums
: a liturgical Christian hymn of praise to God

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Joseph Haydn’s Te Deum and a gospel praise song also are included. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2024 Sacred Banquet with Te Deum: 7:30 p.m. June 1 at Village Presbyterian Church, 6641 Mission Road, Prairie Village, and 4 p.m. June 2 at Visitation Catholic Church, 5141 Main St. $20-$25. Patrick Neas, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2024 Princess Charlene and Prince Albert Share Rare PDA Moment During Rugby World Cup Final Monaco's National Day began with a solemn early morning Te Deum mass for 1,900 invitees. Peter Mikelbank, Peoplemag, 19 Nov. 2023 Monaco's National Day began with a solemn early morning Te Deum mass for 1,900 invitees. Peter Mikelbank, Peoplemag, 19 Nov. 2023 Philippe and Mathilde are parents to Princess Elisabeth, Prince Gabriel, 19, Prince Emmanuel, 17, and Princess Eleonore, 15, who all attended the Te Deum mass at Saint Michael and Saint Gudula Cathedral on Friday. Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 21 July 2023 The choir will sing Te Deum in C by Benjamin Britten, chosen by Prince Philip for his funeral. Emily Burack, Town & Country, 28 Mar. 2022

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Late Latin te deum laudamus thee, God, we praise; from the opening words of the hymn

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Te Deum was before the 12th century

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“Te Deum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Te%20Deum. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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