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Miserere \Mis`e*re"re\, n. [L., have mercy, fr. misereri to have
mercy, fr. miser. See {Miser}.]
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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.
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2. A musical composition adapted to the 50th psalm.
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Where only the wind signs miserere. --Lowell.
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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.
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4. (Med.) Same as {Ileus}.
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