(a) The state of being or remaining awake, wakefulness; also, involuntary sleeplessness as a result of upset, insomnia; also person. (b) deprivation of sleep, involuntary lack of sleep; also, an……

A manorial rent; payment in lieu of a watching duty over a granary. …

(a) A watch or patrol kept during the night; also, a period of the night; kepen (maken) night-wacche, to keep or hold a nightwatch; (b) a sentinel who watches during the night. …