evensong
English
Etymology
From Old English ǣfensang, equivalent to even + song.
Pronunciation
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Noun
evensong (plural evensongs)
- A religious service, most commonly seen in the Anglican or Episcopal Church, that takes place in the early hours of the evening; originally, and sometimes still, an alternative name for vespers or a service combining vespers and compline.
Translations
religious service that takes place in the evening — see also vespers
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