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Word: Oscitancy
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 17th century. From oscitant: see -ancy. Compare post-classical Latin oscitantia
Definition:
Drowsiness as evidenced by yawning; dullness; indolence, negligence, inattention.
