What is "evensong" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does evensong mean in English? Meaning of evensong definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "evensong" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "evensong": the sixth of the seven canonical hours of the divine office; early evening; now often made a public service on Sundays

Noun

  • Meaning: the sixth of the seven canonical hours of the divine office; early evening; now often made a public service on Sundays
  • Synonyms: evensong vespers
  • Hypernyms: canonical hour
  • Meaning of "evensong": (Anglican Church) a daily evening service with prayers prescribed in the Book of Common Prayer

    Noun

  • Meaning: (Anglican Church) a daily evening service with prayers prescribed in the Book of Common Prayer
  • Synonyms: evening prayer evensong
  • Instance Hypernyms: prayer
  • Synonyms:

    chant, paean, ditty, psalm, descant, aria, laud, shout, lay, carol, ode, oratorio, choral, lied, chorale, canticle, hallelujah, hosanna, alleluia, littany, song of praise, worship song, orison, service, prayer,

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