pos>n. [ L. excubatio, fr. excubare to lie out on guard; ex out on guard; ex out + cubare to lie down. ] A keeping watch. [ Obs. ] Bailey. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. excavatio: cf. F. excavation. ]
The delivery of the excavations at a distance of 250 feet. E. L. Corthell. [ 1913 Webster ]