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Qui vive

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    a state of heightened vigilance, especially prior to battle uncountable

    ""QUI vive!" The sentry's musket rings, The channelled bayonet gleams; High o'er him, like a raven's wings The broad tri-colored banner flings "QUI vive!" The sentry's musket rings,. The channelled bayonet #:gleams; ... "Qui vive!" How oft the midnight air. That startling cry has borne! ..."

  2. 2
    condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action wordnet

Etymology

Borrowed from French qui vive.

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