Meaning Of The Word Vigil

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Vigil Meaning

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Vigil Definition

What's The Definition Of Vigil?

vigil
countable noun: A vigil is a period of time when people remain quietly in a place, especially at night, for example because they are praying or are making a political protest.

vigil in American English
a purposeful or watchful staying awake during the usual hours of sleep
noun: wakefulness maintained for any reason during the normal hours for sleeping

vigil in British English
noun: a purposeful watch maintained, esp at night, to guard, observe, pray, etc

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