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dogwatch
(nautical) Aboard a ship, either of the two short two-hour watches that take place between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.
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[…] in the last dog-watch when the drawing near of twilight induced revery […]
(by extension) A night shift, or other very late or early period of duty.
(nautical) A very brief period of naval service.