PERNOCTATION

Etymology

Noun

pernoctation (countable and uncountable, plural pernoctations)

An overnight stay; action (or instance) of abiding through the night at a location.

The action (or an instance) of walking about at night, especially as a vigil or watch.

(Christianity) A religious watch kept during normal sleeping hours, during which prayers or other ceremonies are performed.

Usage notes

The sense of a religious watch may apply either to a holy vigil or to diabolical activities.

Synonyms

• (religious watch): vigil

Anagrams

• percontation

Source: Wiktionary


Per`noc*ta"tion, n. Etym: [L. pernoctatio, fr. pernoctare to stay all night; per + nox, noctis, night.]

Definition: The act or state of passing the whole night; a remaining all night. "Pernoctation in prayer." Jer. Taylor.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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