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单词 matins
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matins

noun

mat·​ins ˈma-tᵊnz How to pronounce matins (audio)
plural in form but singular or plural in construction
often capitalized
1
: the night office forming with lauds the first of the canonical hours
2
: morning prayer

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Along with the wreath and Advent calendars packed with little chocolates, another Hungarian tradition during Advent are the matins. Forrest Brown, CNN, 27 Nov. 2021

Word History

Etymology

Middle English matines, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin matutinae, from Latin, feminine plural of matutinus

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

matins

noun

as in vespers

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • vespers
  • evensong
  • prayer
  • thanksgiving
  • orison
  • invocation
  • collect
  • petition
  • supplication
  • pleading
  • litany
  • entreaty
  • begging
  • requiescat
  • beseeching
  • imploring
  • soliciting
  • grace
  • request
  • appeal
  • suit
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