novenas
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1850–55; < Medieval Latin novēna, noun use of feminine singular of Latin novēnus nine each
1850–55; < Medieval Latin novēna, noun use of feminine singular of Latin novēnus nine each
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| —n , pl -nas, -nae | |
| RC Church a devotion consisting of prayers or services on nine consecutive days | |
| [C19: from Medieval Latin, from Latin novem nine] | |
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novena
1745, from M.L. novena, fem. of L. novenus "ninefold," from novem "nine" (see nine). Devotions consisting of special prayers or services on nine successive days.
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