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compline

/ˈkɒm.plɪn/

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noun

/ˈkɒm.plɪn/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее последний из семи канонических часов христианского литургического дня, читаемый непосредственно перед отходом ко сну.

A noun referring to the final of the seven canonical hours of the Christian liturgical day, recited just before retiring for the night.

uncountable

  1. Final canonical hourC2formal

    The last of the seven canonical hours of the day, recited just before retiring for the night.

    ruПовечерие

    • The monks gathered in the chapel for compline.
    • Compline is traditionally said after sunset.
    • She found peace in the quiet prayers of compline.