Wiktionary:Word of the day/2021/April 6

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percontation n

(formal, rare or obsolete) A question which cannot properly be given a one-word answer like “yes” or “no”. pernoctation n (formal) (uncountable) The action of abiding through the night at a location; (countable) an instance of this; an overnight stay. (uncountable) The action of walking about at night, especially as a vigil or watch; (countable) an instance of this. (countable, religion, chiefly Christianity, obsolete) A religious watch kept during normal sleeping hours, during which prayers or other ceremonies are performed; a vigil. To celebrate April Fools’ Day, we are featuring a series of anagrams. Enjoy!

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