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Definition of: vigil
(vij′əl) noun
1. The act or state of keeping awake; a nightlong watch; watchfulness.
2. Eccl. a The eve of a holy day, especially the eve of a fast day. b plural Religious devotions on such an eve.
3. Usually plural Any nocturnal devotions. [<AF vigile <L vigilia <vigil awake]
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