nones Definition
the fifth of the seven canonical hours, recited or chanted about 3 p.m. (formerly 3 p.m. solar time).
Using nones: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nones" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The nuns gather in the chapel for nones at 3 pm.
Origins of nones
from Latin 'nona', meaning 'ninth hour'
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Summary: nones in Brief
'Nones' [nuhns] is a noun referring to the fifth of the seven canonical hours, recited or chanted around 3 p.m. It has its roots in the Latin word 'nona,' meaning 'ninth hour.'
