vigils

language: en

definitions

  1. noun
    watchful periods of sleeplessness, often for religious or solemn purposes
    en: watchful periods of sleeplessness, often for religious or solemn purposes
  2. noun
    periods of sleeplessness due to grief or anxiety
    en: periods of sleeplessness due to grief or anxiety

examples

  1. The monks kept vigil all night.

    The monks kept vigil all night.

  2. She spent many vigils by his bedside.

    She spent many vigils by his bedside.