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| os·ci·tan·cy [ óssətənssee ] (plural os·ci·tan·cies) or os·ci·tance [ óssətənss ] (plural os·ci·tan·ces) |
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1. yawn: the act of yawning
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2. drowsiness: a state of drowsiness or dullness
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| [Early 17th century. < Latin oscitant-, present participle of oscitare "yawn" < os "mouth, face, head" + citare "put in motion"] |
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 os·ci·tant adjective |
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