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pernoctation noun

  /pɜɹˌnɑk-/ , /ˌpɜɹnɑkˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ , /ˌpɜːnɒkˈteɪʃn̩/
  • (countable, religion, chiefly, Christianity, obsolete) A religious watch kept during normal sleeping hours, during which prayers or other ceremonies are performed; a vigil.
 yömessu
  • (uncountable) The action of abiding through the night at a location; (countable) an instance of this; an overnight stay.
 yöpyminen, yövartio
  • (uncountable) The action of walking about at night, especially as a vigil or watch; (countable) an instance of this.
 yövartio
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