[ 'vɪdʒɪl ]
■ noun
1》 a period of staying awake during the time usually spent asleep, especially to keep watch or pray.
2》 (in the Christian Church) the eve of a festival or holy day as an occasion of religious observance.
↘( ~s ) nocturnal devotions.
3》 a stationary, peaceful demonstration in support of a cause.
Origin
ME: via OFr. from L. ~ia , from ~ 'awake'.