'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]

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