† vigilationn.
Obsolete. rare.
Wakefulness; watching.
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the world > physical sensation > sleeping and waking > state of being awake > [noun]
watchc1000
wakea1250
watching?1550
wakeness1585
vigilation1598
wakerifeness1606
wakefulness1626
the world > physical sensation > sleeping and waking > state of being awake > [noun] > or watchful or alert
vigilation1598
the world > action or operation > safety > protection or defence > vigilance > keeping watch > [noun]
watchc888
watching1479
vigilation1598
outlook1815
vigil1816
vigil-keeping1897
watch-keeping1946
1598 A. M. tr. J. Guillemeau Frenche Chirurg. 28/1 The patient might be debilitated [by] great abstinence, continualle vigilatione.
1623 H. Cockeram Eng. Dict. ii A Watching, vigilation.
1655 tr. C. Sorel Comical Hist. Francion x. 22 He believed that his elaborate Vigillations were not well recompenced.
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