litanie — meaning in English

English meaning

• litany noun A set of prayers recited in a call-and-response pattern between a leader and a congregation.
• screed noun A piece of writing (such as an article, letter, or list) or a speech, especially if long.

Senses

litanie is used for these senses in English:

• litany A ritual liturgical prayer in which a series of prayers recited by a leader are alternated with responses from the congregation.
• litany (figurative) A prolonged or tedious list.
• screed (by extension) A speech or piece of writing which contains angry and extended criticism. [from late 18th c.]

litany — full definition

1. noun A set of prayers recited in a call-and-response pattern between a leader and a congregation.
2. noun A long, repetitive list, especially of complaints or problems.

screed — full definition

1. noun A piece of writing (such as an article, letter, or list) or a speech, especially if long.
2. noun A speech or piece of writing which contains angry and extended criticism.
3. noun Chiefly in the plural form screeds: a large quantity.
4. noun Senses relating to building construction and masonry.

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