matin

[ mat-n ]

noun

1. (often initial capital letter) matins. Also especially British, (usually used with a singular verb) Ecclesiastical.
   1. the first of the seven canonical hours.
   2. the service for it, properly beginning at midnight, but sometimes beginning at daybreak.
   3. Also called Morning Prayer. the service of public prayer, said in the morning, in the Anglican Church.
2. Archaic. aubade.

adjective

1. Also matin·al. pertaining to the morning or to matins.

matin

/ ˈmætɪn /

adjective

1. of or relating to matins

Word History and Origins

Origin of matin¹

1200–50; Middle English matyn (plural matines ) < Old French matin < Latin mātūtīnus matutinal

Word History and Origins

Origin of matin¹

C14: see matins

Example Sentences

As fear and hysteria mounted in the area, the local newspaper, the Nice-Matin, pleaded for people to remain calm.

From The Daily Beast

Voyez l'efficace du sacrement: le lendemain matin, il mande M. de Biancourt et moy, et de nouveau il recommence sa harangue.

From Project Gutenberg

Le lendemain matin, un coup de vent l'emporta tout seul dehors de la chaloupe dans les vagues, et jamais depuis, n'est apparu.

From Project Gutenberg

Neantmoins, et nostre abord cette soire, et le lendemain matin nostre descente fut fort amiable et pacifique.

From Project Gutenberg

He threw the Matin on the grass, and, doubling himself up in his chair regarded her earnestly.

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Yon deep bell tolls no matin—'tis the tocsin's hurried blare!

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