COMPLINE


Meaning of COMPLINE in English

[ 'kɒmplɪn , -ʌɪn ]

■ noun a service of evening prayers forming part of the Divine Office of the Western Christian Church, traditionally said before retiring for the night.

Origin

ME: from OFr. complie , feminine past participle of complir , from L. complere (see complete ).

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