matinal

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"The sidewalks are swept, there is no refuse piled up, and a matinal sprinkler truck comes through, washing down the streets."

From Time Magazine Archive

Almost always the fresh and matinal song of one awoke the song of the others, who, more lazy, did not leave their nests at so early an hour.

From Mysteries of Paris — Volume 02 by Sue, Eugène

Awaking early, he made personal preparation for the day, and with the Brotherhood in the chapel, performed the matinal breviary services, consisting of lauds, psalms, lections and prayers.

From The Prince of India — Volume 02 by Wallace, Lewis

Perched on the steps of the church stood the stooped sable figure of the king, just coming from his matinal devotions.

From If I Were King by McCarthy, Justin

W. is not at all "matinal" and hates doing any kind of business early—must always have his ride first.

From Italian Letters of a Diplomat's Life January-May, 1880; February-April, 1904 by Waddington, Mary Alsop King