terce

A noun referring to the third of the canonical hours in the Christian tradition, observed at approximately 9 a.m.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das die dritte der kanonischen Horen im christlichen Stundengebet bezeichnet, die etwa um 9 Uhr morgens gebetet wird.

1. Third canonical hour C2 formal

   The third of the canonical hours of the Divine Office, traditionally recited at about 9 a.m.

   • The monks gathered in the chapel for the recitation of terce.
   • Terce is one of the lesser hours in the Liturgy of the Hours.
   • He rose early and prayed terce before beginning his work.

   🇩🇪Terz

   Synonyme: tierce