Mass

English

/ˈmæs/

noun
Definitions
  • (Roman Catholic Church) The principal liturgical service of the Church, including a scripture service and a eucharistic service, which includes the consecration and oblation (offering) of the host and wine.
  • A similar ceremony offered by a number of Christian churches.
  • (music) A musical composition set to portions of the Mass.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English messe (mass) derived from Old English mæsse (mass, massEtymology 2, church festival) derived from Old French messe derived from Latin missa (dismissed), mittō (I send, send, throw, let go, release, I put, emit, dismiss, send out, cast).

Origin

Latin

mittō

Gloss

I send, send, throw, let go, release, I put, emit, dismiss, send out, cast

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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