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oscillate
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oscitancy

os·ci·tan·cy [ óssətənssee ] (plural os·ci·tan·cies) or os·ci·tance [ óssətənss ] (plural os·ci·tan·ces)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. yawn: the act of yawning

2. drowsiness: a state of drowsiness or dullness

[Early 17th century. < Latin oscitant-, present participle of oscitare "yawn" < os "mouth, face, head" + citare "put in motion"]

os·ci·tant adjective
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