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litanic

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Of, relating to, or in the style of litany.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • 1798, John Shepherd, A Critical and Practical Elucidation of the Morning and Evening Prayer of the Church of England, London: F. and C. Rivington and R. Faulder, 2nd edition, p. 321, This prayer [...] is drawn up in the metaphorical, but expressive, language of Scripture; has been long employed in the conclusion of Litanic, and other forms of prayer, by the churches of the west; and retains strong marks of primitive devotion.

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree Ancient Greek λῐτᾰνείᾱ (lĭtăneíā)der. Latin litaniader. Old French letanieder. Middle English English litany Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ik English -ic English litanic From litany + -ic.