[mis-uh
l] 
| 1. | (sometimes initial capital letter) Roman Catholic Church. 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. |
| mis·sal (mĭs'əl) n.
[Middle English messel, from Old French, from Medieval Latin missāle, from neuter of missālis, of the Mass, from Late Latin missa, Mass; see Mass.] |
missal
type of book containing the prayers, important chants, and necessary instructions for the celebration of the mass (Latin: missa) in the Roman Catholic church throughout the year.
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