- missal
- missal (n.) c.1300, from O.Fr. messel "book of the Mass" (12c.) an ddirectly from M.L. missale, neuter of adjective missalis "pertaining to the Mass," from L.L. missa "Mass" (see MASS (Cf. mass) (2)).
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Missal — • The book which contains the prayers said by the priest at the altar as well as all that is officially read or sung in connection with the offering of the holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the ecclesiastical year Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin … Catholic encyclopedia
missal — MISSÁL s.n. (Poligr.) Corp de literă de 48 de puncte tipografice. [< germ. Missal]. Trimis de LauraGellner, 13.06.2005. Sursa: DN MISSÁL s. n. corp de literă de 48 de puncte tipografice. (< germ. Missal) Trimis de raduborza, 15.09.2007.… … Dicționar Român
Missal — hat mehrere Bedeutungen: Es ist der aus dem Lateinischen (missale) abgeleitete Name für das Messbuch der katholischen Kirche. Es bezeichnet zwei Schriftgrade: Das kleine Missal mit 48 Punkt und das große Missal mit 56 Punkt, siehe Missalschrift … Deutsch Wikipedia
Missal — Mis sal, a. Of or pertaining to the Mass, or to a missal or Mass book. Bp. Hall. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Missal — Mis sal, n. [LL. missale, liber missalis, from missa mass: cf. F. missel. See 1st {Mass}.] The book containing the service of the Mass for the entire year; a Mass book. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
missal — s. m. Livro que contém as orações das missas e festas do ano … Dicionário da Língua Portuguesa
missal — ► NOUN ▪ a book of the texts used in the Catholic Mass. ORIGIN from Latin missa Mass … English terms dictionary
missal — [mis′əl] n. [ME missale < ML(Ec) neut. of missalis, of Mass < LL(Ec) missa,MASS1] 1. [often M ] a large book containing the prayers, readings, and rubrics authorized by the Roman Catholic Church for the celebration of Mass 2. any small book … English World dictionary
Missal — The Missal , by John William Waterhouse A missal is a liturgical book containing all instructions and texts necessary for the celebration of Mass throughout the year. Contents … Wikipedia
missal — /mis euhl/, n. 1. (sometimes cap.) Rom. Cath. Ch. the book containing the prayers and rites used by the priest in celebrating Mass over the course of the entire year. 2. any book of prayers or devotions. [1300 50; ME < ML missale, n. use of neut … Universalium
