'Pernoctation' definitions:

Definition of 'Pernoctation'

From: GCIDE

Pernoctation \Per`noc*ta"tion\, n. [L. pernoctatio, fr. pernoctare to stay all night; per + nox, noctis, night.] The act or state of passing the whole night; a remaining all night. "Pernoctation in prayer." --Jer. Taylor. [1913 Webster]