Definition of night

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Night (n.) A state of affliction; adversity; as, a dreary night of sorrow..

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Jack :: "Jack (n.) In hunting, the pan or frame holding the fuel of the torch used to attract game at night; also, the light itself..
Batfowling :: Batfowling (n.) A mode of catching birds at night, by holding a torch or other light, and beating the bush or perch where they roost. The birds, flying to the light, are caught with nets or otherwise..
Run :: Run (n.) Continued repetition on the stage; -- said of a play; as, to have a run of a hundred successive nights..
Fauvette :: Fauvette (n.) A small singing bird, as the nightingale and warblers..
Cabaret :: Cabaret (n.) a type of restaurant where liquor and dinner is served, and entertainment is provided, as by musicians, dancers, or comedians, and providing space for dancing by the patrons; -- similar to a nightclub. The term cabaret is often used in the names of such an establishment..
Garter :: Garter (n.) The distinguishing badge of the highest order of knighthood in Great Britain, called the Order of the Garter, instituted by Edward III.; also, the Order itself..
Ligger :: Ligger (n.) A baited line attached to a float, for night fishing. See Leger, a..
Tattoo :: Tattoo (n.) A beat of drum, or sound of a trumpet or bugle, at night, giving notice to soldiers to retreat, or to repair to their quarters in garrison, or to their tents in camp..
Nyctitropic :: Nyctitropic (a.) Turning or bending at night into special positions.
Philomene :: Philomene (n.) The nightingale.
Equidiurnal :: Equidiurnal (a.) Pertaining to the time of equal day and night; -- applied to the equinoctial line.
Serenade :: Serenade (n.) Music sung or performed in the open air at nights; -- usually applied to musical entertainments given in the open air at night, especially by gentlemen, in a spirit of gallantry, under the windows of ladies..
Pernoctalian :: Pernoctalian (n.) One who watches or keeps awake all night.
Noctiluca :: Noctiluca (n.) That which shines at night; -- a fanciful name for phosphorus.
Tineman :: Tineman (n.) An officer of the forest who had the care of vert and venison by night.
Black :: Black (a.) In a less literal sense: Enveloped or shrouded in darkness; very dark or gloomy; as, a black night; the heavens black with clouds..
Nightlong :: Nightlong (a.) Lasting all night.
Trinoctial :: Trinoctial (a.) Lasting during three nights; comprising three nights.
Lucubrator :: Lucubrator (n.) One who studies by night; also, one who produces lucubrations..
Mid :: Mid (superl.) Occupying a middle position; middle; as, the mid finger; the mid hour of night..
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