sursum corda

sur·sum cor·da

noun \ˌsu̇r-səm-ˈkȯr-də, -ˌdä\

Definition of SURSUM CORDA

1

often capitalized S&C : a versicle that in traditional eucharistic liturgies exhorts the faithful to enthusiastic worship

2

: something inspiriting

Origin of SURSUM CORDA

Late Latin, (lift) up (your) hearts; from the opening words

First Known Use: 1537

Rhymes with SURSUM CORDA

ayatollah, caracara, con anima, coureur de bois, hors de combat, je ne sais quoi, ménage à trois, petit bourgeois, phenomena, res publica, tamandua