'somnolism' definitions:
Definition of 'somnolism'
From: GCIDE
- somnolism \som"no*lism\, n.
- 1. The somnolent state induced by animal magnetism (hypnotism); the hypnotic state. [archaic] --Thomas (Med. Dict.). [1913 Webster +PJC]
- 2. the act or process of inducing the hypnotic state; hypnotism; hyonotizing. --Stedman. [PJC]