MISSA

Etymology

Noun

missa

(music) a mass, in the sense of a composition setting several sung parts of the liturgical service (most often chosen from the ordinary parts Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Agnus Dei and/or Sanctus) to music, notably when the text in Latin is used (as long universally prescribed by Rome)

Anagrams

• Masis, Massi, Samis, Simas, Sisam, amiss, saims, simas

Source: Wiktionary


Mis"sa, n.; pl. Missæ. Etym: [LL. See 1st Mass.] (R.C.Ch.)

Definition: The service or sacrifice of the Mass.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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