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- [mat-n]
- /ˈmæt n/
- /matin/
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- [mat-n]
- /ˈmæt n/
Definitions of matin word
- noun matin (often initial capital letter) matins, Also, especially British, mattins. (usually used with a singular verb) Ecclesiastical. the first of the seven canonical hours. the service for it, properly beginning at midnight, but sometimes beginning at daybreak. Also called Morning Prayer. the service of public prayer, said in the morning, in the Anglican Church. 1
- noun matin Archaic. aubade. 1
- adjective matin Also, matinal. pertaining to the morning or to matins. 1
- noun matin Of or relating to matins. 1
- adjective matin of or relating to matins 0
- noun matin the first of the seven canonical hours, orig. recited between midnight and dawn, but often at daybreak, usually joined with lauds (matins is now called the Office of Readings) 0
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Origin of matin
First appearance:
before 1200 One of the 9% oldest English words
1200-50; Middle English matyn (plural matines) < Old French matin < Latin mātūtīnus matutinal
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Parts of speech for Matin
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matin popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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