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NOCTURN

\nˈɒktɜːn], \nˈɒktɜːn], \n_ˈɒ_k_t_ɜː_n]\

Definitions of NOCTURN

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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A religious service at night.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

In the R. Cath. Ch., a religious service at night, or rather at midnight.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. [Latin] An act of religious service by night.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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