drowse

Definitions


[draʊz], (Verb)

Definitions:
- be half asleep; doze intermittently
(e.g: he was beginning to drowse in his chair)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 16th century: back-formation from drowsy


[draʊz], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a light sleep; a condition of being half asleep
(e.g: she awoke from a light drowse)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 16th century: back-formation from drowsy




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