ˈkämplə̇n, -ˌplīn noun
also com·plin -_plə̇n
( -s )
Usage: often capitalized
Etymology: Middle English compline, compelin, cumplie, from Old French complie, modification (influenced by complir to accomplish, finish, from Latin complēre to fill up) of Late Latin completa, from Latin, feminine of completus complete — more at complete
Christian religion : the seventh and last of the canonical hours : the last liturgical prayer of the day said after nightfall or just before retiring — called also night song