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kyrie
OXFORD DICTIONARY
kyrie, (in full Kyrie eleison) n.
1 a a short repeated invocation used in the RC and Greek Orthodox Churches, esp. at the beginning of the Mass. b a response sometimes used in the Anglican Communion Service.
2 a musical setting of the Kyrie.
1 a a short repeated invocation used in the RC and Greek Orthodox Churches, esp. at the beginning of the Mass. b a response sometimes used in the Anglican Communion Service.
2 a musical setting of the Kyrie.
Etymology
ME f. med.L f. Gk Kurie eleeson Lord, have mercy
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