morning watch

noun

, Nautical.

1. the watch from 4 a.m. until 8 a.m.

morning watch

noun

1. nautical the watch between 4 and 8 am

Word History and Origins

Origin of morning watch¹

First recorded in 1525–35

Example Sentences

Wasn't I on the morning-watch myself, and beside him four hours of the night before, and turned in at eight bells?

From Project Gutenberg

Early in the morning-watch a sudden stir of the men on deck woke me, and I bundled up in five minutes' time.

From Project Gutenberg