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qui vive

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  1. 1. The challenge of a French sentinel, or patrol; -- used like the English challenge: "Who comes there?" Source: opted
  2. 2. n. condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action Source: wordnet
  3. 3. 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. Source: webster
  4. 4. The challenge of a French sentinel, or patrol; -- used like theEnglish challenge: "Who comes there" To be on the qui vive, to be onguard; to be watchful and alert, like a sentinel. Source: adambom
  5. 5. The challenge of a French sentinel, or patrol; -- used like the English challenge: "Who comes there?" Source: ecdict

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