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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

OSCITATION

n.The act of yawning or gaping from sleepiness.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

OSCITATION

Os `ci *ta "tion, n. Etym: [L. oscitatio: cf. F. oscitation. ]

 

Defn: The act of yawning or gaping. Addison.