vespers

See also: Vespers

English

Etymology

From Middle English vespers, from Old French vespres (French vêpres), from Latin vesper (“evening star”).

Noun

vespers (uncountable)

  1. (Christianity) The sixth of the seven canonical hours

Noun

vespers

  1. plural of vesper

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old French vespres, from Latin vesper (“evening star”).

Noun

vespers (uncountable)

  1. (Christianity) The sixth of the seven canonical hours.
  2. (Christianity) The liturgical service celebrated at this time.

Descendants

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