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Alegress

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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The seven Alegresses are prayers addressed to the Blessed Virgin in the Roman Church. The word is derived from alaigre, Lat. alacer, and signifies uncontrolled joy.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Alegress'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​a/alegress.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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