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The portions 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…

cumstances of atrocity or cruelty, or contrary to the usages of civilized people; as, the massacre on St. Bartholomew's Day.

One who massacres. [R.]

A rubbing or kneading of the body, especially when performed as a hygienic or remedial measure.

One who practices massage; a masseur or masseuse.

The black rattlesnake (Crotalus, or Caudisona, tergemina), found in the Mississippi Valley.

A stroke made with the cue held vertically.

A priest who celebrates Mass. [R.] Bale.

The large muscle which raises the under jaw, and assists in mastication.

Of or pertaining to the masseter.

Masseteric.

One who performs massage.

Lead protoxide, PbO, obtained as a yellow amorphous powder, the fused and crystalline form of which is called litharge; lead ocher. It is used as a pigment.

The state or quality of being massy; ponderousness.

Forming, or consisting of, a large mass; compacted; weighty; heavy; massy. "Massive armor." Dr. H. More.

In a heavy mass.

The state or quality of being massive; massiness.

See Masoola boat.

Same as Masora.

Same as Masorite.