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introit

(in trō′it, in′tro̵it′)

noun

a psalm or hymn sung or played at the opening of a Christian worship service
R.C.Ch. the first variable part of the Mass, consisting typically of one or more psalm verses and the Gloria Patri

Origin: ME introite < MFr < L introitus, a going in, entrance (in LL(Ec), introit of the mass) < introire < intro-, intro- + ire, to go: see exit

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also In·tro·it

noun

A hymn or psalm sung when the ministers enter at the opening of a service, especially in the Anglican Church.
Roman Catholic Church The beginning of the Mass, usually consisting of an antiphon, a psalm verse, and the Gloria Patri.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English, introit of the Mass

Origin: , from Old French introite

Origin: , from Medieval Latin introitus, sung passage at entrance of celebrant

Origin: , from Latin introitus, entrance

Origin: , from

Origin: past participle of introīre, to enter

Origin: : intrō-, in; see en in Indo-European roots

Origin: + īre, to go; see ei- in Indo-European roots

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