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Definition of: slumber
(slum′bər) v.i.
1. To sleep, especially lightly or quietly.
2. To be inactive; stagnate.
—v.t.
3. To spend or pass in sleeping. See synonyms under REST.
—noun Sleep; formerly, light sleep; more recently, complete, quiet sleep. [OE slumerian <slūma]
—slum′ber·er noun
—slum′ber·ing·ly adverb
—slum′ber·less adjective
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