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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The last of the canonical hours, sung just before retiring to bed.
2. 2
   last of the seven canonical hours just before retiring wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

churchcomplindevotionsdutyevensongliturgy

Etymology

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

Related phrases

canonical hours

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