pernoctation

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Synonyms: percontation, perpotation, pernoctalian, perfectation

Antonyms: percontation, perpotation, pernoctalian, perfectation

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|uncountable}} The [[action]] of [[abide|abiding]] through the [[night]] at a [[location]]; {{lb|en|countable}} an [[instance#Noun|instance]] of this; an [[overnight#Adjective|overnight]] [[stay#Noun|stay]].
2. {{lb|en|uncountable}} The action of [[walk#Verb|walking]] about at night, especially as a [[vigil]] or [[watch#Noun|watch]]; {{lb|en|countable}} an instance of this.
3. {{lb|en|countable|religion|chiefly|Christianity|obsolete}} A [[religious]] watch kept during [[normal#Adjective|normal]] [[sleeping#Noun|sleeping]] [[hour]]s, during which [[prayer]]s or other [[ceremony|ceremonies]] are [[perform]]ed; a vigil.

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