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adverb · rare

on the qui vive

In a state of heightened vigilance, especially prior to battleIn a state of heightened vigilance, especially prior to battle.

Meaning

1 senses

In a state of heightened vigilance, especially prior to battle.

Origin

Partial calque of French sur le qui-vive (“in a state of heightened vigilance”).

Partial calque of French sur le qui-vive (“in a state of heightened vigilance”).

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