Improperia

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noun

A series of antiphons and responses expressing the remonstrance of Jesus Christ with his people, usually sung on Good Friday.

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nounImproperia pl (plural only)
  1. pluralplural onlyA series of antiphons and responses expressing the remonstrance of Jesus Christ with his people, usually sung on Good Friday.

    Synonyms: Reproaches

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nounA series of antiphons and responses expressing the remonstrance of Jesus Christ with his people, usually sung on Good Friday.

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Origin

  1. Latin[Term?]“reproaches”
  2. EnglishImproperia

From Latin [Term?] (“reproaches”).

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