[tei'deium, ti:'di:әm]
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[ noun ]
an ancient liturgical hymn
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Te Deum \Te` De"um\ [L., from te (accus. of tu thou) + Deum,
accus. of Deus God. See {Thou}, and {Deity}.]
1. An ancient and celebrated Christian hymn, of uncertain
authorship, but often ascribed to St. Ambrose; -- so
called from the first words ``Te Deum laudamus.'' It forms
part of the daily matins of the Roman Catholic breviary,
and is sung on all occasions of thanksgiving. In its
English form, commencing with words, ``We praise thee, O
God,'' it forms a part of the regular morning service of
the Church of England and the Protestant Episcopal Church
in America.

2. A religious service in which the singing of the hymn forms
a principal part.

3. A musical setting of the {Te Deum[1]}.
[Webster 1913 Suppl.]