ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
Usage: often capitalized
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English ǣfensang, from ǣfen evening + sang song — more at even , song
1. : the sixth in a system of seven canonical hours : vespers
2. : an evening worship service in the Anglican communion related in origin to vespers and compline — called also evening prayer