votive mass

noun

A special mass over and above those ordinarily said for the day, for some particular grace or purpose, and provided by some individual.

Meanings

nounvotive mass (plural votive masses)

plural votive masses

  1. ChristianityA special mass over and above those ordinarily said for the day, for some particular grace or purpose, and provided by some individual.
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