noc·turn (n k tûrn )n. Any of the three canonical divisions of the office of matins. [Middle English nocturne, from Medieval Latin nocturna, from Latin, feminine of nocturnus, of the night; see nocturnal.] |
nocturn [ˈnɒktɜːn]
n
(Christianity / Roman Catholic Church) RC Church any of the main sections of the office of matins
[from Medieval Latin nocturna (n), from Latin nocturnus nocturnal, from nox night]
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