# compline

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈkɒmplɪn/

## Definitions
1. The last of the canonical hours, sung just before retiring to bed.

## Etymology
From Middle English compelin, cumplie, from Old French complie, from Latin complēta (hōra) (literally “finished hour”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/compline