Definitions for: Vespers

[n] the sixth of the seven canonical hours of the divine office; early evening; now often made a public service on Sundays

Webster (1913) Definition: Ves"pers, n. pl. [OF. vespres, F. v[^e]pres, LL.
vesperae, fr. L. vespera evening. See Vesper, n.] (R. C.
Ch.)
(a) One of the little hours of the Breviary.
(b) The evening song or service.

Sicilian vespers. See under Sicilian, a.

Synonyms: evensong

See Also: canonical hour