Etymology

watch of the night

Today it means: In Antiquity, one of four divisions of the night (each equivalent to three hours). Full definition →

Latin vigilia noctis
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  1. Latin · calque ofvigilia noctis
  2. English todaywatch of the night

Calque of Latin vigilia noctis.

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