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Vespers
see synonyms of vespersNoun
1. evensong, vespers
the sixth of the seven canonical hours of the divine office; early evening; now often made a public service on Sundays
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Vespers
see synonyms of vespersnoun (functioning as singular or plural)
1. mainly Roman Catholic Church
the sixth of the seven canonical hours of the divine office, originally fixed for the early evening and now often made a public service on Sundays and major feast days
2. another word for evensong (sense 1)
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Vespers
see synonyms of vesperspl.n. (used with a sing. or pl. verb)
1. Ecclesiastical
a. The sixth of the seven canonical hours.
b. A worship service held in the late afternoon or evening in many Western Christian churches.
c. The time of day appointed for this service.
2. Evensong.
3. Roman Catholic Church A service held on Sundays or holy days that includes the office of vespers.
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