About The Word Qui vive
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Qui vive
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What's The Definition Of Qui vive?
[n] condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action; "bombers were put on alert during the crisis"
Synonyms | Synonyms for Qui vive: alert Related Terms | Find terms related to Qui vive: See Also | preparation | preparedness | readiness | red alert Qui vive In Webster's Dictionary \Qui` vive"\ [F., fr. qui who + vive, pres. subj. of
vivre to live.]
The challenge of a French sentinel, or patrol; -- used like
the English challenge: ``Who comes there?''
{To be on the qui vive}, to be on guard; to be watchful and
alert, like a sentinel.
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