vixiar

Galician

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old Galician-Portuguese vigiar (13th century, Cantigas de Santa Maria), a semi-learned term derived from Latin vigilare. Doublet of velar. Cognate with Portuguese vigiar, Spanish vigilar.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /biʃiˈaɾ/

Verb

vixiar (first-person singular present vixío, first-person singular preterite vixiei, past participle vixiado)

  1. to watch, keep watch
  2. to guard
  3. to spy, skulk
  4. to oversee

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