The BSS Sundial Glossary

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APPENDIX III. Names of daytime periods in the Roman octaval system

Name Period
mane sunrise to end of 3rdhour
ad meridiem 3rd to 6th hour
de meridiem 6th to 9th hour
suprema 9th hour to sunset

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