Main Entry:

mis·sal

Pronunciation:

\ˈmi-səl\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English messel, from Anglo-French & Medieval Latin; Anglo-French missal, messel, from Medieval Latin missale, from neuter of missalis of the mass, from Late Latin missa mass — more at mass

Date:

14th century

: a book containing all that is said or sung at mass during the entire year