cathais — meaning in English

English meaning

• vigil noun A period of staying awake, often at night, to watch, pray, or keep guard.
• watch noun A small timepiece worn on the wrist or carried in a pocket.

Senses

cathais is used for these senses in English:

• vigil An instance of keeping awake during normal sleeping hours, especially to keep watch or pray.

vigil — full definition

1. noun A period of staying awake, often at night, to watch, pray, or keep guard.
2. noun A quiet public gathering held to show support for a cause or to mourn someone.

watch — full definition

1. noun A small timepiece worn on the wrist or carried in a pocket.
2. noun The act of keeping guard over someone or something, or the period during which this happens.
3. verb To look at something attentively for a period of time.
4. verb To be careful or alert about something.

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