Meaning
The night office of the Christian liturgy of the Hours, such as is performed in monasteries.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English nocturne, borrowed from Medieval Latin nocturna, noun use of the feminine form of Latin nocturnus (“nocturnal, of the night”), derived from nox (“night”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
uhtsong
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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