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 Low Comedian (The),Low Sunday. 
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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Low Mass
 
is a mass without singing. It is called low “quia submissa voce celebrtur.” “Missa alta” is performed musically, and alta voce, in a loud voice.   1
 


 Low Comedian (The),Low Sunday. 

 
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