complin
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com·pline
or Com·pline (kŏm′plĭn, -plīn′) also com·plin or Com·plin (-plĭn)n. Ecclesiastical
1. The last of the canonical hours, recited or sung just before retiring.
2. The time of day appointed for this service.
[Middle English, alteration (probably influenced by matines, matins) of compli, from Old French complie, from Medieval Latin (hōra) complēta, final (hour), from Latin complētus, past participle of complēre, to complete; see complete.]
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Noun | 1. | complin - last of the seven canonical hours just before retiring canonical hour - (Roman Catholic Church) one of seven specified times for prayer |
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