Obdormition

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From The Oxford English Dictionary:

obdormition, n.

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1. A falling asleep; the condition of being asleep.

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1634 Bp. J. Hall Contempl. Hist. New Test. (STC 12640.5) 272 A peaceable obdormition in thy bed of ease and honor.

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2. Med. Numbness of a limb, due to pressure on or injury to a nerve; the condition of being asleep

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