Middle English edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

Borrowed from Old French matins, plural of matin, from Latin mātūtīnum.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /maˈtiːns/, /ˈmatins/, /-ɛs/

Noun edit

matyns (uncountable)

  1. matins (earliest canonical hour)
  2. A morning service preceding Mass.

Descendants edit

  • English: matins

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