Compline Definition

kämplən
noun
The last of the seven canonical hours; night prayer.
Webster's New World
The time of day appointed for this service.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
  • complin

Other Word Forms of Compline

Noun

Singular:
compline
Plural:
complines

Origin of Compline

  • 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 complete

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Old French complie.

    From Wiktionary

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