matin Meaning, Definition & Usage

Mat"in noun

Etymology

F. fr. L. matutinum the morning, matutinus of the morning, Matuta the goddess of the morning. See Matutinal.

Definitions

1. Morning. Obs. Shak.
2. pl. F. matines. See Etymol. above. Morning worship or service; morning prayers or songs.

   The winged choristers began To chirp their matins. Cleveland.

3. Time of morning service; the first canonical hour in the Roman Catholic Church.

Mat"in adjective

Definitions

1. Of or pertaining to the morning, or to matins; used in the morning; matutinal.