plural of mass / plural of masse

(generically) People, especially a large number of people; the general population. / The total population. / The lower classes or all but the elite.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of mass

plural of Mass

A quantity of matter cohering together so as to make one body, or an aggregation of particles or things which collectively make one body or quantity, usually of considerable size.

(transitive) To form or collect into a mass; to form into a collective body; to bring together into masses; to assemble. / (intransitive) To have a certain mass.

Involving a mass of things; concerning a large quantity or number. / Involving a mass of people; of, for, or by the masses.

(Christianity) The Eucharist, now especially in Roman Catholicism. / (Christianity) Celebration of the Eucharist. / (Christianity, usually as the Mass) The sacrament of the Eucharist.

(intransitive, obsolete) To celebrate mass.

(Roman Catholic Church) The principal liturgical service of the Church, including a scripture service and a eucharistic service, which includes the consecration and oblation (offering) of the host and wine.