Etymology

qui vive

Today it means: a state of heightened vigilance, especially prior to battle Full definition →

French qui vive
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  1. French · borrowed fromqui vive
  2. French · borrowed fromqui vive
  3. English todayqui vive

Borrowed from French qui vive.

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