matines

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Catalan

Verb

matines

  1. second-person singular present indicative of matinar

French

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ma.tin/
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Noun

matines f pl (plural only)

  1. (Christianity) matins (morning prayers)
    • (Can we date this quote?), “Frère Jacques”:
      Frère Jacques, Frère Jacques
      Dormez-vous ? Dormez-vous ?
      Sonnez les matines ! Sonnez les matines !
      Ding, dang, dong. Ding, dang, dong.
      Brother Jacques, Brother Jacques
      Are you asleep? Are you asleep?
      Ring the bells for matins! Ring the bells for matins!
      Ding, dang, dong. Ding, dang, dong.

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Middle English

Noun

matines

  1. Alternative form of matyns