bidyil [bídyil] v To keep watch, vigil over a dead body (as of staying up all night praying or watching over a dead body during a wake). lamay Nagbidyil kag mga kaklase ni Nonoy tong sida ay mamatay. The classmates of Nonoy watched over his dead body when he died. [This is a sign of respect, and empathy with those who are mourning the death of a loved one. Traditionally this is taking part in the custom of always having someone awake, and watching over a body day and night throughout a wake. This is to prevent evil spirits from stealing the soul or body of their dead loved one.] (sem. domains: 2.6.6.4 - Mourn.)
