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anthem

an.them \'an(t)-th*m\ n [ME antem, fr. OE antefn, fr. LL antiphona, fr. LGk 
   antiph]o-na, pl. of antipho-non, fr. Gk, neut. of antipho-nos responsive, 
   fr. anti- + pho-ne- sound - more at BAN 1a: a psalm or hymn sung 
   antiphonally or responsively  1b: a sacred vocal composition with words 
   usu. from the Scriptures  2: a song or hymn of praise or gladness