Definition of vigil

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Vigil (v. i.) Originally, the watch kept on the night before a feast..

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Circumspectness :: Circumspectness (n.) Vigilance in guarding against evil from every quarter; caution.
Watch :: Watch (v. i.) To be awake; to be or continue without sleep; to wake; to keep vigil.
Wake :: Wake (n.) The state of forbearing sleep, especially for solemn or festive purposes; a vigil..
Cerberus :: Cerberus (n.) A monster, in the shape of a three-headed dog, guarding the entrance into the infernal regions, Hence: Any vigilant custodian or guardian, esp. if surly..
Vigil :: Vigil (v. i.) Hence, devotional watching; waking for prayer, or other religious exercises..
Vigilancy :: Vigilancy (n.) Vigilance.
Vigilance :: Vigilance (n.) The quality or state of being vigilant; forbearance of sleep; wakefulness.
Watchful :: Watchful (a.) Full of watch; vigilant; attentive; careful to observe closely; observant; cautious; -- with of before the thing to be regulated or guarded; as, to be watchful of one's behavior; and with against before the thing to be avoided; as, to be watchful against the growth of vicious habits..
Watch :: Watch (v. i.) The act of watching; forbearance of sleep; vigil; wakeful, vigilant, or constantly observant attention; close observation; guard; preservative or preventive vigilance; formerly, a watching or guarding by night..
Vigilance :: Vigilance (n.) Watchfulness in respect of danger; care; caution; circumspection.
Argus :: Argus (n.) One very vigilant; a guardian always watchful.
Secureness :: Secureness (n.) The condition or quality of being secure; exemption from fear; want of vigilance; security.
Unwary :: Unwary (a.) Not vigilant against danger; not wary or cautious; unguarded; precipitate; heedless; careless.
Invigilance :: Invigilance (n.) Alt. of Invigilanc.
Jealous :: Jealous (a.) Zealous; solicitous; vigilant; anxiously watchful.
Ward :: Ward (v. i.) To be vigilant; to keep guard.
Vigil :: Vigil (v. i.) Abstinence from sleep, whether at a time when sleep is customary or not; the act of keeping awake, or the state of being awake, or the state of being awake; sleeplessness; wakefulness; watch..
Vigil :: Vigil (v. i.) Originally, the watch kept on the night before a feast..
Watch :: Watch (v. i.) To be attentive or vigilant; to give heed; to be on the lookout; to keep guard; to act as sentinel.
Heedful :: Heedful (a.) Full of heed; regarding with care; cautious; circumspect; attentive; vigilant.
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