VIGIL


Meaning of VIGIL in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈvɪdʒɪl ]

n. 1 a keeping awake during the time usually given to sleep, esp. to keep watch or pray (keep vigil). b a period of this. 2 Eccl. the eve of a festival or holy day. 3 (in pl.) nocturnal devotions. [ME f. OF vigile f. L vigilia f. vigil awake]

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