introgression (sion as shon)

[Lat. intro gre io, from in trog res sus, pa. par. of in trog red i or: intro -within, and gradior =to go, to walk.] The act of going in or entering; entrance. in-tro-it, in-trō-it-ŭs, s . [Lat. introitus =a going in, from introeo to go in: intro- =within, and eo to go; Fr. introit .] 1. In the Roman Church : Words recited by the priest in saying Ma , after the Confiteor, as soon as he has ascended the altar. The custom of reciting the Introit is of early origin, and has been attributed to Gregory the Great. The words are usually from some psalm, formerly recited entire, and have an antiphon, and are followed by a Gloria; 2364 in some cases they are taken from other portions of Scripture, and occasionally from uninspired writers. The old English word is office, which corresponds to the Latin officium , by which name the Introit is and Carmelite mi als. At High-ma and in a known in the Moz arabic, Car thus i an, Dominican, Mi a Cantata the Introit is sung by the choir, as the priest commences the Ma . 2. In the Anglican Church : A short anthem, psalm, table to commence the Communion service. Foror hymn, sung while the minister proceeds to the merly, in some English cathedrals, the Sanctus was sung as an Introit. This practice arose probably from the fact that the Communion Service soon after the Reformation ceased to be performed chorally, a proof of which is found in the fact that for nearly two centuries-namely, from 1660 to 1840-tho Sanctus was never set to music except as an Introit, nor was the Gloria in excels is set but as an anthem. in-trō-it us, s . [INTROIT.] In-tro-mi ion (sion as shôn), s. [Lat. intro mi io , from intro mi us , pa. par. of intromit to : intro-=within, and mit to =to send.] *I. Ordinary Language : IMG:content-0017.png:[blocks in formation] intrust 2. To turn or direct to one's own heart or thoughts. into, and trudo = to push, to thrust; Ital. intrudere .] In-trûde, v . i . & t . [Lat. intrudo , from A. Intransitive : place or position; to push in; to force one's way. 1. To thrust or push one's self forward into any 2. Specif.: To thrust or push one's self forward into any place or position; to force one's self upon comely or without invitation; to obtrude. others; to enter or put one's self forward unwel 3. To intervene; to be interposed. "Where half the convex world intrudes between." Goldsmith: Deserted Village . 4. To encroach; to trench. B. Reflex.: To push or thrust one's self forward. C. Transitive: 1. Ord . Lang .: To force or cast in; to push or thrust forward unwarrantably; as, to intrude one's conversation upon people. 2. Geol .: To force in, as a volcanic rock may into sedimentary strata. [INTRUSIVE.]