English Explanatory Dictionary

compline

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The last of the canonical hours, sung just before retiring to bed.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɒmplɪn/ /ˈkɑmplɪn/

Word forms

compline complines complin

Etymology

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

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