compline

English

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Etymology

From Middle English compelin, cumplie, from Old French complie, from Latin complēta (hōra) (literally “finished hour”).

Pronunciation

Noun

compline (plural complines)

  1. (Christianity) The last of the canonical hours, sung just before retiring to bed.

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