High Mass

noun

, Roman Catholic Church.

1. a Mass celebrated according to the complete rite, in which the liturgy is sung by the celebrant.

High Mass

noun

1. a solemn and elaborate sung Mass Compare Low Mass

Word History and Origins

Origin of High Mass¹

1100–50; Middle English, late Old English

Example Sentences

But early galaxies—at least very high-mass ones—should drop off in star formation at some point.

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That leaves one other improbable but ultimately most likely culprit: a high-mass, low-temperature white dwarf.

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I understood that the church was well attended, and that high mass was as much honoured as hitherto.

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Michael's first High Mass was an emotional experience deeper even than that windy Evensong.

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She asked me to strike it with the hammer, but I told her that is forbidden during high mass.

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This is going on without intermission, till the High Mass at eleven.

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One feels overwhelmed by this grand beauty, which speaks more powerfully to the senses than the high mass of any archbishop.

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