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| in·tro·it [ ín tròyt, ín tr it, in trṓ it ] (plural in·tro·its) or In·tro·it [ ín tròyt, ín tr it, in trṓ it ] (plural In·tro·its) |
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1. part of Roman Catholic Mass: the part of the Roman Catholic Mass consisting of psalm verses and the Gloria Patri, said or sung when the priest first approaches the altar
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2. part of Anglican service: a psalm or hymn sung as the minister enters the church at the beginning of the Anglican service of Communion
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| [15th century. Via French< medieval Latin introitus< Latin, "entrance," past participle of introire "go in" < ire "go"] |
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