vespers

also Ves·pers

1. Ecclesiastical
   a. The sixth of the seven canonical hours.
   b. A worship service held in the late afternoon or evening in many Western Christian churches.
   c. The time of day appointed for this service.
2. Evensong.
3. Roman Catholic Church A service held on Sundays or holy days that includes the office of vespers.

Origin:

Origin: Obsolete French vespres

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Medieval Latin vesperās, evening service

Origin: , from Latin

Origin: , accusative pl. of vespera, evening

Origin: , variant of vesper; see Vesper