mattins

[ mat-nz, -inz ]

noun

, (often initial capital letter)

1. matin ( def 1 ).

mattins

/ ˈmætɪnz /

noun

1. a variant spelling of matins

Example Sentences

Other royals at the traditional Easter Sunday Mattins included the new Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh - Edward and Sophie - with their son James, Viscount Severn.

From BBC

The Queen has often spoken of the importance of her Christian faith, but this year she is not expected to be able to attend the "mattins service", celebrating Easter Sunday.

From BBC

By relying upon the memories of youthful worship John might have been able to cope successfully with Morning Prayer, even with that florid variation of it which is generally known as Mattins.

From Project Gutenberg

It has been restored of late years for devotional use, and here the boys of the King's Grammar School attend daily Mattins and Evensong.

From Project Gutenberg

The day began at 2 a.m., when every monk had to leave his bed for Mattins and Lauds, a Service occupying two hours.

From Project Gutenberg