ETYM Old Eng. letanie, Old Fren. letanie, French litanie, Latin litania, Greek litaneia, from litaneyein to pray, akin to litesthai, lissesthai, to pray, lith prayer.
A prayer consisting of a series of invocations by the priest with responses from the congregation.
Prayer of supplication in responsive style.
In the Christian church, a form of prayer or supplication led by a priest with set responses by the congregation. It was introduced in the 4th century.
Any long and tedious address or recital.
1. Fait d'énumérer.
2. Résultat. Une longue énumération de noms.
1. Énumération. Litanie de plaintes.
2. (Au pluriel) Prière.