n. [Cf. F. kyrielle.] A litany beginning with the words. Kyrie eleison." Shipley.
Thank you. I thought that might be it, but.

most usage of the 1913 hasn't edited the source; Brainy has seemingly taken an unfortunate tack, quitting at the first full stop (which apparently was meant to be a ", in this case).
Think they'd change their ways if we told 'em this?