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Noun: matins  ma-t(u)nz [N. Amer], ma-tinz [Brit]
  1. The first canonical hour; at daybreak
    "The monks gathered for matins before sunrise";
    - morning prayer
Noun: matin  ma-t(u)n [N. Amer], ma-tin [Brit]
  1. Morning, especially early morning
    "The matin light slowly filled the room"
     
  2. Morning prayer or worship service, especially in the Christian tradition
    "The monks gathered for matin prayers before sunrise"

Type of: canonical hour

Encyclopedia: Matins

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