Vespers
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈvɛsˌpɝz/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Vespers is a noun meaning (Christianity, plural only) The sixth of the seven canonical hours, an evening prayer service.
Meaning
(Christianity, plural only) The sixth of the seven canonical hours, an evening prayer service.
More Meanings
- (euphemistic) A massacre
- plural of vesper
Synonyms for vespers
Depending on context, synonyms include evensong.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include evensong, sext, terce, tierce, versicle, sestet.
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