missal Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun (Roman Catholic Church) a book containing all the prayers and responses needed to celebrate Mass throughout the year

WordNet

Mis"sal noun
Etymology
LL. missale, liber missalis, from missa mass: cf. F. missel. See 1st Mass.
Definitions
  1. The book containing the service of the Mass for the entire year; a Mass book.
Mis"sal adjective
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to the Mass, or to a missal or Mass book. Bp. Hall.

Webster 1913