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from The Century Dictionary.
- noun See
complin .
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Later in the evening, after the apodeipnon (compline), the remains of the meal were again spread in the refectory and any who wished, chiefly the younger members, might partake of a light supper.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 10: Mass Music-Newman 1840-1916 1913
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(loc. cit.) to Complin (apodeipnon) as the monks 'evening prayer.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 4: Clandestinity-Diocesan Chancery 1840-1916 1913
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a canonical Hour called in this text prothypnia, because it preceded the first sleep, being nothing but what the Greeks of to-day call apodeipnon, on account of the meal it follows.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 4: Clandestinity-Diocesan Chancery 1840-1916 1913
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