pernoctation

Etymology
+ English. is derived from + ;  is the    of, from  +  (ultimately from , possibly from  in the sense of becoming bare of sunlight).

Noun

 * 1)  The action of abiding through the night at a location;  an instance of this; an overnight stay.
 * 2)  The action of walking about at night, especially as a vigil or watch;  an instance of this.
 * 3)  A religious watch kept during normal sleeping hours, during which prayers or other ceremonies are performed; a vigil.
 * 1)  The action of walking about at night, especially as a vigil or watch;  an instance of this.
 * 2)  A religious watch kept during normal sleeping hours, during which prayers or other ceremonies are performed; a vigil.
 * 1)  A religious watch kept during normal sleeping hours, during which prayers or other ceremonies are performed; a vigil.

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

Translations

 * Finnish:
 * German:
 * Spanish: pernoctación


 * Finnish: yövartio
 * Spanish:


 * Finnish: yömessu
 * Russian: ночное бде́ние
 * Spanish: