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watch (w<ocr/ch), n. [OE. wacche, AS. wcce, fr. wacian to wake; akin to D. wacht, waak, G. wacht, wache
| watch | (w<ocr/ch), n. [OE. wacche, AS. wcce, fr. wacian to wake; akin to D. wacht, waak, G. wacht, wache. |
| watch | (?), v. i. [Cf. AS. w<oe/ccan, wacian. |
| watch | , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Watched (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Watching.]
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1.
To give heed to; to observe the actions or motions of, for any purpose; to keep in view; not to lose from sight and observation; as, to watch the progress of a bill in the legislature.
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-Saul also sent messengers unto David's house to watch him, and to slay him. 1 Sam. xix. 11
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-I must cool a little, and watch my opportunity. Landor.
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-In lazy mood I watched the little circles die. Longfellow.
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2.
To tend; to guard; to have in keeping.
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-And flaming ministers, to watch and tend |
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