evensong meaning

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evensong (noun): the sixth of the seven canonical hours of the divine office; early evening; now often made a public service on Sundays.

evensong has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

evensong as a noun

  1. the sixth of the seven canonical hours of the divine office; early evening; now often made a public service on Sundays

    Synonyms: vespers

    Type of: canonical hour

  2. (Anglican Church) a daily evening service with prayers prescribed in the Book of Common Prayer

    Synonyms: Evening Prayer

    Type of: prayer

Scrabble score: 12 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with EV · words ending in NG · 8-letter words

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