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4 words match “KYRIE”

KYRIE n.
See Kyrie eleison.
KYRIE ELEISON n. 2 definitions
Greek words, meaning "Lord, have mercy upon us," used in the Mass, the breviary offices, the litany of the saints, etc. Addis & Arnold.
KYRIELLE n.
A litany beginning with the words. "Kyrie eleison." Shipley.
MASS n.
ons of the Mass usually set to music, considered as a musical composition; -- namely, the Kyrie, the Gloria, the Credo, the Sanctus, and the Agnus Dei, besides sometimes an Offertory and the Benedictus. Canon of the Mass. See Canon. -- High Mass, Mass with incense, music, the assistance of a deacon, subdeacon, etc. -…