Mass card

English

Noun

Mass card (plural Mass cards)

1. (Christianity) A religious card that states that a Catholic Mass has been said in honour of a dead person, or as a request for special favours such as improved health or success in a worldly endeavour.

Usage notes

• The cards are usually bought unsigned, and given after signing. The term Mass card usually means a signed card, although this is not always stated.

Translations

card stating that a Mass has been said

• Irish: cárta Aifrinn m

Anagrams

• massacr'd