Meaning Of The Word Compline

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compline in American English
the last of the seven canonical hours; night prayer
noun: the last of the seven canonical hours, or the service for it, originally occurring after the evening meal but now usually following immediately upon vespers

compline in British English
noun: the last of the seven canonical hours of the divine office

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