Missal: meaning, definitions and examples
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missal
[ หmษชsษl ]
religious text
A missal is a book containing the texts used in the Catholic Mass throughout the year. It includes prayers, readings, and instructions for the various parts of the liturgy. The missal serves as a guide for both the priest and the congregation during religious services.
Synonyms
liturgical book, prayer book, service book.
Examples of usage
- The priest referred to the missal for the day's readings.
- She bought a beautiful missal for her new church.
- The missal helped the congregation follow the service.
- During the Mass, the missal was opened to the appropriate page.
Translations
Translations of the word "missal" in other languages:
๐ต๐น missal
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคฟเคธเฅเคธเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช Missale
๐ฎ๐ฉ missal
๐บ๐ฆ ะผััะฐะป
๐ต๐ฑ missaล
๐ฏ๐ต ใใต่็ฅญๆธ
๐ซ๐ท missel
๐ช๐ธ misal
๐น๐ท misal
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฏธ์ฌ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุชุงุจ ุงููุฏุงุณ
๐จ๐ฟ misรกl
๐ธ๐ฐ misรกl
๐จ๐ณ ๅผฅๆไนฆ
๐ธ๐ฎ misal
๐ฎ๐ธ messa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะธััะฐะป
๐ฌ๐ช แแแกแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ missal
๐ฒ๐ฝ misal
Etymology
The word 'missal' originates from the Latin word 'missale', which is derived from 'missa', meaning 'the Mass'. The term has been in use since the 14th century, referring to the collection of prayers, chants, and directives used during the celebration of the Eucharist in the Catholic Church. Over the centuries, the missal evolved to include the specific texts for each liturgical season and feast, aligning with the Church's calendar. The use of the missal became increasingly standardized, allowing for uniform practice across different regions and congregations. Its role as a central artifact in Catholic worship underscores its importance in the spiritual life of the faithful.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #30,502 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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