vigilant

Definition

Watchful, especially for danger or disorder; alert; wary

Etymology

From French vigilant or its source, Latin vigilans, present participle of vigilare (“stay awake”), from vigil (“awake”). Doublet of vigilante, from Spanish. Displaced Old English wacor.

Example Sentences

• "Be vigilant for signs of disease in your garden."
• "von der LUTKE / Argent, a crane vigilant proper. AG. Carl von der Lutke. Arr. 1857 with the British German Crimea legion. Obtained a grant of land in the Eastern Province of the Cape Colony."
• "[...] and sharing the same heraldry : argent, a crane, vigilant, or,[…]"

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