per·noc·tate \(ˌ)pərˈnäkˌtāt\intransitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: Latin pernoctatus, past participle of pernoctare, from per- through + noct-, nox night — more at per-, night : to stay up or out all night; especially: to pass the night in vigil or prayer < I pernoctated with the … students once — J.C.Ransom >