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missal (n.)

"book containing all the liturgical forms necessary for celebrating the Mass through the year," c. 1300, from Old French messel "book of the Mass" (12c.) and directly from Medieval Latin missale, neuter of adjective missalis "pertaining to the Mass," from Late Latin missa "Mass" (see mass (n.2)). As an adjective, "pertaining to the Mass or Mass-book," from mid-15c.

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Definitions of missal from WordNet

missal (n.)
(Roman Catholic Church) a book containing all the prayers and responses needed to celebrate Mass throughout the year;
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