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Noun: evensong  'ee-vun,sóng
  1. The sixth of the seven canonical hours of the divine office; early evening; now often made a public service on Sundays
    - vespers
     
  2. (Anglican Church) a daily evening service with prayers prescribed in the Book of Common Prayer
    - Evening Prayer

Derived forms: evensongs

Type of: canonical hour, prayer

Encyclopedia: Evensong

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