watchnight

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Definitions of watchnight word

noun watchnight Alternative form of watch night. 1
noun watchnight (Christianity, historical) A monthly or quarterly religious service participated in by Methodists which extended past midnight. 0
noun watchnight (Christianity) A religious service involving a review of the year passed and preparation for the year ahead participated in by Methodists and members of other Christian denominations which starts late on New Year's Eve and ends after midnight on New Year's Day; hence, the night that begins on December 31 and ends on January 1. 0
noun watchnight A religious or spiritual vigil. 0
noun watchnight (West African) A night watchman. 0

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watchnight popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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