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sursum corda

noun
sur·​sum cor·​da | \ ËŒsu̇r-sÉ™m-ˈkȯr-dÉ™ How to pronounce sursum corda (audio) , -ËŒdä\

Definition of sursum corda

1 often capitalized S&C : a versicle that in traditional eucharistic liturgies exhorts the faithful to enthusiastic worship
2 : something inspiriting

First Known Use of sursum corda

1537, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for sursum corda

Late Latin, (lift) up (your) hearts; from the opening words

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