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Webster 1913 Edition

Oscitation

Osˊci-ta′tion

,

Noun.

[L.

oscitatio

: cf. F.

oscitation

.]

The act of yawning or gaping.

Addison.

Webster 1828 Edition

Oscitation

OSCITA'TION

,

Noun.

The act of yawning or gaping from sleepiness.