Complin (Noun)
Meaning
Last of the seven canonical hours just before retiring.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The monks went to their cells after complin to meditate and rest.
- Complin was the last office of the day for the sisters in the convent.
- In olden days, people would often say their prayers during complin before going to bed.
- The cathedral's nighttime service, complin, was a time for silent reflection and contemplation.
- After a long day of work, the student attended complin to unwind and center herself before sleep.