mass
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noun \ˈmas\Definition of MASS
1
capitalized : the liturgy of the Eucharist especially in accordance with the traditional Latin rite
2
often capitalized : a celebration of the Eucharist <Sunday masses held at three different hours>
3
: a musical setting for the ordinary of the Mass
Origin of MASS
Middle English, from Old English mæsse, modification of Vulgar Latin *messa, literally, dismissal at the end of a religious service, from Late Latin missa, from Latin, feminine of missus, past participle of mittere to send
First Known Use: before 12th century
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