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Etymology
Late Latin, glory (be) to the Father
First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of Gloria Patri was
in the 13th century
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“Gloria Patri.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Gloria%20Patri. Accessed 7 Dec. 2022.
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Gloria Patri
noun
Glo·ria Pa·tri
ˌglōr-ē-ə-ˈpä-(ˌ)trē,
ˌglȯr-
: a Christian hymn of praise to God beginning "Glory be to the Father"
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