sopor
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of sopor
1650–60; 1970–75 sopor for def. 2; < Latin
Example Sentences
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The joint affections are characterized by redness and swelling, and by pain, which is sometimes so great that touching the inflamed part suffices to arouse the patient from sopor.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
Poeta, lector, hic quiescit Hipponax, Si sis scelestus, praeteri, procul, marmor: At te bonum si noris, et bonis natum, Tutum hic sedile, et si placet, sopor tutus.
From Dr. Johnson's Works: Life, Poems, and Tales, Volume 1 The Works of Samuel Johnson, Ll.D., in Nine Volumes by Johnson, Samuel
They dispose to sopor, lethargy, and even insanity.
From Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure by Fernie, William Thomas
Piger his labante langore oculos sopor operit: Abit in quiete molli rabidus furor animi.
From The Carmina of Caius Valerius Catullus by Burton, Richard Francis, Sir
Expectat solos Christi sopor iste susurros: Dormit enim; sed non omnibus illa tamen.
From The Complete Works of Richard Crashaw, Volume II (of 2) by Crashaw, Richard
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