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introit


Definition of introit

noun

  • a psalm or antiphon sung or said while the priest approaches the altar for the Eucharist.

Origin:

late Middle English (denoting an entrance or the action of going in): via Old French from Latin introitus, from introire 'enter', from intro- 'to the inside' + ire 'go'

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Definition of introit in the US English dictionary