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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Vigilant, adj. Also: vigyllant, vigil(l)ent, vigiland, vegeland. [e.m.E. vigilaunt (1531), vigilant (1538), vigilent (1640), F. vigilant, L. vigilant-, f. vigilāre.] a. Watchful, attentive, careful. b. Sleepless.a. a1500 Henr. Fab. 2964.
Be vigilant [Bann. vegeland] thairfoir and ay reddie, For mannis lyfe is brukill 1501 Doug. Pal. Hon. 1398.
Considder wonders and be vigilant [L. vigyllant] That thow may better endyten efterwart Things quhilkis I sall thé schaw 1540 Lynd. Sat. Proclam. 2.
Ane prince richt wyis and vigilent 1543 Corr. M. Lorraine 39.
Heirfor be vigillent in all maner of lawbouris … that ma be don wyth your honour 1549 Compl. 161/34.
Thou hes … mystir to be vigiland in the deffens of the liberte of thy faculte 1562-3 Winȝet I 134/11.
To haif in vigilant memorie the tumult … that hapnit in the tyme of the aunciant martyr Irenæus 1654 Cupar Presb. 169.
Kirk sessiouns have not bein so vigilant … (as neid werre)b. 1632 Lithgow Trav. x 439.
Least the vehemency of chirking frogs vexe the wish'd-for repose … and cast him in a vigilant perplexity