com·pline or Com·pline (k m pl n, -pl n ) also com·plin or Com·plin (-pln) Ecclesiastical n. 1. The last of the seven canonical hours recited or sung just before retiring. 2. The time of day appointed for this service. [Middle English, alteration (probably influenced by matines, matins) of compli, from Old French complie, from Medieval Latin (h  ra) compl ta, final (hour), from Latin compltus, past participle of complre, to complete; see complete.] |
compline [ˈkɒmplɪn -plaɪn], complin [ˈkɒmplɪn]
n
(Christianity / Roman Catholic Church) RC Church the last of the seven canonical hours of the divine office
[from Old French complie, from Medieval Latin hōra complēta, literally: the completed hour, from Latin complēre to fill up, complete]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | compline - last of the seven canonical hours just before retiring canonical hour - (Roman Catholic Church) one of seven specified times for prayer |
Translations
compline
n (Eccl) → Komplet f
Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|