Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun One who keeps a vigil in the ecclesiastical sense of the word; in general, one who keeps watch.

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Examples

  • [Informed vigilist Barbara] Fortier explained to The Louisiana Weekly that under the original articles of incorporation filed when the churches were established in the 19th Century, there is supposed to a five person board that runs each organization.

    Your Right Hand Thief 2009

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