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Sanctus bell

noun

  1. a bell rung during the celebration of Mass to call attention to the more solemn parts.


Sanctus bell

noun

  1. RC Church a bell rung as the opening words of the Sanctus are pronounced and also at other important points during Mass
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Sanctus bell1

First recorded in 1470–80

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