Low Mass

noun

1. a Mass that is said, and not sung, by the celebrant, who is assisted by one server, and which has less ceremonial form than a High Mass, using no music or choir.

Low Mass

noun

1. See High Mass
   a Mass that has a simplified ceremonial form and is spoken rather than sung Compare High Mass

Word History and Origins

Origin of Low Mass¹

First recorded in 1560–70

Example Sentences

Low-mass black holes “sing” in harmony with themselves, though with flashes of light instead of sound.

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The only persons present were some monks, saying low mass at the side altars.

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So in scarce more than the saying of a low mass she was in amongst the trees, with her ass and her wares and her prey.

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She gave up everything else; at first she attended low mass, then she left off going to church altogether.

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I had rather have one moistened with some good Anjou wine, cried Panurge; fall to, fall to your low mass, and despatch.

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Believe me, under such conditions a low Mass is vastly expedited!

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