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vigil
noun
An instance of keeping awake during normal sleeping hours, especially to keep watch or pray.
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/ˈvɪdʒəl/
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noun
An instance of keeping awake during normal sleeping hours, especially to keep watch or pray.
A period of observation or surveillance at any hour.
“His dog kept vigil outside the hospital for eight days while he was recovering from an accident.”
The eve of a religious festival in which staying awake is part of the ritual devotions.
A quiet demonstration in support of a cause.
“The protesters kept vigil outside the conference centre in which the party congress was being held.”
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His dog kept vigil outside the hospital for eight days while he was recovering from an accident.
The protesters kept vigil outside the conference centre in which the party congress was being held.
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