English Explanatory Dictionary

watch of the night

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. In Antiquity, one of four divisions of the night (each equivalent to three hours).

Word forms

watch of the night watches of the night

Etymology

Calque of Latin vigilia noctis.

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