nightwatcher
nightwatcher · nightwatchers
A person who watches or guards something at nightA person who watches or guards something at night; a nightwatchman.
Meaning
2 senses(dated, uncommon)A person who watches or guards something at night; a nightwatchman.
(dated, uncommon)Someone who keeps watch in the night with questionable or harmful intentions.
Origin
From nightwatch + -er.From nightwatch + -er.
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