VIGIL

the day and night immediate! preceding certain feasts in the Roman ap Anzlican Churches, to be observed o fasting days. Vigils are noted in th Book of Common ioe ba but no spec i: service is suthorised. Originally th Vicil was a public watch-night service. VIGNETTE, 2 small picture, engraving: or design, without border, often place a ag pages of the ‘‘ Golden ae exemplify this use of vignettes. Oric jinally vignettes were small, convention: designs of vine leaves and fruit. [s. 311]