bination

[ bahy-ney-shuhn ]

noun

1. celebration of Mass twice on the same day by the same priest.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bination¹

< New Latin bīnātiōn- (stem of bīnātiō ), equivalent to Latin bīn ( ī ) bin- + -ātiōn- -ation

Example Sentences

It is a smiling com- bination, and it makes me happy.

From Literature

Only one Mass may be said a day, except on Christmas Day and All Souls' Day, and on other days when there is reason for bination or trination allowed by the Church.

From Project Gutenberg

A com bination of conditions has lessened the opportunities for prompt discharge of the body waste, and so led to dulling of the reflex which promotes defecation.

From Project Gutenberg

The com- bination of features - the triumphal arch, or gate; the wide, fair terrace, with its beautiful view; the statue of the grand monarch; the big architectural fountain, which would not surprise one at Rome, but goes sur- prise one at Montpellier; and to complete the effect, the extraordinary aqueduct, charmingly fore-shortened, - all this is worthy of a capital, of a little court-city.

From Project Gutenberg