missal

missal Definition

mis·sal (mis′əl)

noun

a large book containing the prayers, readings, and rubrics authorized by the Roman Catholic Church for the celebration of Mass
any small book with such a content for use by people attending Mass

Etymology: ME missale < ML(Ec) neut. of missalis, of Mass < LL(Ec) missa, Mass

missal Synonyms

service book, Mass book, psalter; see prayer book.

missal Usage Examples

Converse of object

have: They are in mine... you must have a cheap missal Does anyone here ever refer to the SSG on-line planner?

Adjective modifier

old: In 1548 the first Book of Common Prayer was issued replacing the old Latin missals and service books.
new: The new Missal was accepted at Seville in January, 1575, due preparation having been made for its adoption.

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