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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A Mass in which the celebrant is assisted by a deacon and a subdeacon and accompanied by acolytes, a thurifer, and a choir.

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  • proper noun A Roman Catholic Mass celebrated in full ceremonial form, in which the celebrant is assisted by a deacon and a subdeacon and accompanied by acolytes, a thurifer, and a choir.
  • proper noun A Missa Cantata or sung Mass.

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  • noun a solemn and elaborate Mass with music

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