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Pronunciation: /trakt/

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Definition of tract

noun

  • (in the Roman Catholic Church) an anthem of Scriptural verses formerly replacing the alleluia in certain penitential and requiem Masses.

Origin:

late Middle English: from medieval Latin tractus (cantus) 'drawn-out (song)', past participle of Latin trahere 'draw'

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