evensong
(usually initial capital letter)Also called evening prayer. Anglican Church. a form of worship said or sung in the evening.
Roman Catholic Church. vesper (def. 3c).
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How to use evensong in a sentence
He made an errand involving a long walk, and came back at an hour which left nothing but evensong between him and eight o'clock.
Hilda | Sarah Jeanette DuncanMichael's first High Mass was an emotional experience deeper even than that windy evensong.
Sinister Street, vol. 1 | Compton MackenzieSo by evensong, by adventure he came to a strong tower and an high, and there was he lodged gladly.
Le Morte D'Arthur, Volume II (of II) | Thomas MaloryThe journey to Kinfauns, and the various transactions which followed, had consumed the day, and it was now nearly evensong time.
The Fair Maid of Perth | Sir Walter ScottWalter remained at home (he was to take the regular Friday evensong) and went into the study by himself.
Strange Stories | Grant Allen
British Dictionary definitions for evensong
/ (ˈiːvənˌsɒŋ) /
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