"watch of the night" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: watches of the night [plural]
Etymology: Loan translation of Latin vigilia noctis. Etymology templates: {{der|en|la|vigilia noctis}} Latin vigilia noctis Head templates: {{en-noun|watches of the night}} watch of the night (plural watches of the night)
  1. (timekeeping, historical, biblical) In Antiquity, one of four divisions of the night (each equivalent to three hours). Tags: historical Categories (topical): Bible
    Sense id: en-watch_of_the_night-en-noun-ffDOK-nA Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biblical, lifestyle, religion

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