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dogwatch

/ˈdɒɡwɒtʃ/ · noun

Meaning

  1. Aboard a ship, either of the two short two-hour watches that take place between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.
  2. (by extension) A night shift, or other very late or early period of duty.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

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