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\In*tro"it\, n. [L. introitus, fr. introire to go into,
to enter; intro within + ire to go: cf. F. introit.]
1. A going in. --Caxton.

2. (R. C. Ch.)
   (a) A psalm sung or chanted immediately before the
       collect, epistle, and gospel, and while the priest is
       entering within the rails of the altar.
   (b) A part of a psalm or other portion of Scripture read
       by the priest at Mass immediately after ascending to
       the altar.

3. (R. C. Ch.) An anthem or psalm sung before the Communion
   service.

4. Any composition of vocal music appropriate to the opening
   of church services.

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