slumen

to doze

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A woman sleeps peacefully on her side in bed, her closed eyes, relaxed face, and loosely resting hand clearly visible above a softly draped blanket.

noun / verb

slumber

SLUM-bur/ˈslʌmbər/

Sleep, especially peaceful or light sleep.

Etymology

slumbMiddle Englishto doze

+erEnglishrepeated or slight action

The verb combined “doze” with an ending suggesting repeated or slight action, evoking intermittent light sleep. The noun broadened to sleep or repose, allowing its present use for peaceful or deep sleep.

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