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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A medieval drama based on scriptural events especially in the life of Jesus.

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  • noun performing arts A medieval dramatic performance depicting events from Christian scriptures, especially events from the life of Jesus Christ.

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  • noun a medieval play representing episodes from the life of Christ

Etymologies

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

[From mystery.]

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