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 mi·se·re·re /ˌmɪzəˈrɪri, ˈrɛr; ˌmizəˈre(ˌ)re/
 求主衿憐之祈禱;其樂曲

 Mis·e·re·re n.
 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.
 2. A musical composition adapted to the 50th psalm.
    Where only the wind signs miserere.   --Lowell.
 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.
 4. Med. Same as Ileus.
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