Obs. rare. Also 7 vigill-. [ad. L. vigilātio (rare), noun of action f. vigilāre: see prec.] Wakefulness; watching.
1597. A. M., trans. Guillemeau’s Fr. Chirurg., 28/1. The patient might be debilitated [by] great abstinence, continualle vigilatione.
1623. Cockeram, II. A Watching, vigilation.
1655. trans. Sorel’s Com. Hist. Francion, X. 22. He believed that his elaborate Vigillations were not well recompenced.
