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Oscitant

Oscitant Meaning & Definition
Oscitant Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Oscitant?

[adj] showing lack of attention or boredom; "the yawning congregation"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Oscitant: drowsy | inattentive | yawning(a)

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Oscitant In Webster's Dictionary

\Os"ci*tant\, a. [L. oscitans, -antis, p. pr. of oscitare: cf. F. oscitant.] 1. Yawning; gaping. 2. Sleepy; drowsy; dull; sluggish; careless. He must not be oscitant, but intent on his charge. --Barrow.

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