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oscitant

os·ci·tant

UK/ˈɒsɪtənt/ uncommon

adjective

1.

showing lack of attention or boredom

  • “the yawning congregation”
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Origin

From Latin ōscitāns, present participle of ōscitō. Compare French oscitant.

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