compline
pronunciation
How to pronounce compline in British English:
UK ['kɒmplɪn]
How to pronounce compline in American English:
US ['kɒmplɪn]
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- Noun:
- last of the seven canonical hours just before retiring
Word Origin
- compline (n.)
- the last canonical service of the day, early 13c., cumplie, compelin, from Old French complie (12c.), from Latin completa (hora), from completus (see complete (adj.)); with unexplained -n-.