Black Mass

noun

: a travesty of the Christian Mass ascribed to worshippers of Satan

Word History

First Known Use

1820, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Black Mass was in 1820

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“Black Mass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Black%20Mass. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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