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Vocabulary Entry
terce
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A division of the day in the Christian liturgical tradition, specifically the third hour.
Example Sentences
"The monks gathered for terce to pray and reflect."
"Traditionally, terce is observed at 9 AM."
"During terce, the scriptures are often read aloud."
V
verb
To pray or perform a service during the terce hour.
Example Sentences
"They terce every morning in the chapel."
"He will terce with his fellow believers after breakfast."
"We should terce before starting our daily work."