matutinal
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of matutinal
First recorded in 1400–50; from Late Latin mātūtinālis “of, belonging to the morning, early,” equivalent to Latin mātūtīn(us) “of the morning” ( Mātūt(a) “goddess of dawn” + -īnus -ine 1 ) + -ālis -al 1
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In one instance, he takes us right into the head of Woolsey, the judge, while he shaves, and only an endnote reveals that some of these matutinal thoughts are suppositions.
From Washington Post
Certain politicians, discovering the President's habit, expressed a mutual liking for matutinal exercise.
From Time Magazine Archive
But while this matutinal scenario may still be years away, the basic technology is in existence.
From Time Magazine Archive
That uncle and his matutinal greeting were inspired by one of the earliest and most successful advertising campaigns ever conducted.
From Time Magazine Archive
No more is Mr. Musgrave's matutinal visit out of order.
From Gwen Wynn by Mayne Reid
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