mystery plays

A form of mystery play — A medieval dramatic performance depicting events from Christian scriptures, especially events from the life of Jesus Christ.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of mystery play
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APA

mystery plays. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mystery%20plays

MLA

“mystery plays.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mystery%20plays. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “mystery plays,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mystery%20plays.

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