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canonical hour

DEFINITIONS OF: canonical hour

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n (Roman Catholic Church) one of seven specified times for prayer

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matins, morning prayer
the first canonical hour; at daybreak
prime
the second canonical hour; about 6 a.m.
terce, tierce
the third canonical hour; about 9 a.m.
sext
the fourth of the seven canonical hours; about noon
nones
the fifth of the seven canonical hours; about 3 p.m.
evensong, vespers
the sixth of the seven canonical hours of the divine office; early evening; now often made a public service on Sundays
complin, compline
last of the seven canonical hours just before retiring
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hour, time of day
clock time
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