Anthem
Pronunciation : An"them
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [OE. antym, antefne, AS. antefen, fr. LL. antiphona, fr. Gr. anthaine, anteine, antieune, F. antienne. See Antiphon.]
Definition : 1. Formerly, a hymn sung in alternate parts, in present usage, a selection from the Psalms, or other parts of the Scriptures or the liturgy, set to sacred music.
2. A song or hymn of praise. Milton.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : An"them
Part of Speech : v. t.
Definition : Defn: To celebrate with anthems. [Poet.] Sweet birds antheming the morn. Keats.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913