Sanctus bell

American  

noun

1. a bell rung during the celebration of Mass to call attention to the more solemn parts.

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Sanctus bell British  

noun

1. RC Church a bell rung as the opening words of the Sanctus are pronounced and also at other important points during Mass

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Etymology

Origin of Sanctus bell

First recorded in 1470–80

Example Sentences

A Catholic, Appleby seemed most excited by the preservation of the medieval sanctus bell, rung to announce the consecration of the host.

From Washington Post

That of Upwell has an elaborate turret for the Sanctus bell.

From Project Gutenberg

There is some difficulty in distinguishing between this bell and the Sanctus Bell, they seem in many cases to be the same, and in others separate.

From Project Gutenberg

With regard to the present use of the old Sanctus Bell, which is called at Ecclesfield Tom Tinkler, the same is often called the Ting Tang.

From Project Gutenberg

“It is said that the bell fixed in the turret was formerly the sanctus bell at the Cathedral.” p.

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