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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

OSCITANCY

n.[L. oscito, to yawn, from os, the mouth. ] 1. The act of gaping or yawning.
2. Unusual sleepiness; drowsiness; dullness.
It might proceed from the oscitancy of transcribers.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

OSCITANCY

Os "ci *tan *cy, n. Etym: [See Oscitant. ]

 

1. The act of gaping or yawning.

 

2. Drowsiness; dullness; sluggishness. Hallam. It might proceed from the oscitancy of transcribers. Addison.