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hymn

1. hymn \'him\ n [ME ymne, fr. OF, fr. L hymnus song of praise, fr. Gk 
   hymnos] 1a: a song of praise to God  1b: a metrical composition adapted for 
   singing in a religious service  2: a song of praise or joy  3: something 
   resembling a hymn : PAEAN 
2. hymn \'him-in\ vb or hymn.ing : to praise or worship in hymns; also : 
   VOICE  : to sing a hymn