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Missal: meaning, definitions and examples

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missal

 

[ หˆmษชsษ™l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น missal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคฟเคธเฅเคธเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Missale

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ missal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผั–ัะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ missaล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒŸใ‚ต่–็ฅญๆ›ธ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท missel

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ misal

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท misal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฏธ์‚ฌ์„œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุชุงุจ ุงู„ู‚ุฏุงุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ misรกl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ misรกl

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผฅๆ’’ไนฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ misal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ messa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะธััะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒกแƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ missal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.