vigils
definitions
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noun
watchful periods of sleeplessness, often for religious or solemn purposesen: watchful periods of sleeplessness, often for religious or solemn purposes
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noun
periods of sleeplessness due to grief or anxietyen: periods of sleeplessness due to grief or anxiety
examples
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The monks kept vigil all night.
The monks kept vigil all night.
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She spent many vigils by his bedside.
She spent many vigils by his bedside.