vesper

noun

ves·per | \ˈve-spər

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Definition of vesper

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : a vesper bell

2 capitalized, archaic : evening star

3 archaic : evening, eventide

vesper

adjective

Definition of vesper (Entry 2 of 2)

: of or relating to vespers or the evening

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In Quebec City, the 17th-century monastery Le Monastère des Augustines provides rooms in the original cloister, breakfast served in silence, workshops in painting and opportunities to hear the nuns singing vespers. — Elaine Glusac, New York Times, "Your Next Trip Might Change Your Life," 1 June 2018 The Everetts painted the exterior white with trim in teal, gray and vesper violet. — Patti Restivo, Howard County Times, "A classsic reborn," 1 June 2018 Every evening at vespers, a different image of the incarnation is invoked. — Patrick Neas, kansascity, "KC Symphony rolls out the Christmas cheer," 10 Dec. 2017 The evening begins at 6 p.m. with vespers in the Abbey Church with the Benedictine monks and the Schola Cantorum. — Nola Community Submission, NOLA.com, "St. Joseph's Abbey preps for Oct. 28 'Deo Gratias' fundraiser," 17 Oct. 2017 The program for the 10-year anniversary pilgrimage began with chanted hymn at the start of the conference and ended with vespers Thursday evening celebrated by Benedict’s longtime secretary, Monsignor Georg Gaenswein. — Washington Post, "Latin Mass fans celebrate 10-year anniversary — without pope," 14 Sep. 2017 Full of quotations from his previous works, and from the Russian Orthodox vespers, the score suggests a return to Russia and to the past. — Roslyn Sulcas, New York Times, "Review: Liam Scarlett’s ‘Symphonic Dances’ Celebrates a Ballerina," 22 May 2017

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