terce

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

• 🇪🇸Sustantivo que designa la tercera de las horas canónicas en la tradición cristiana, que se reza aproximadamente a las nueve de la mañana.

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.

   🇪🇸Tercia (hora canónica)

   Sinónimos: tierce