First Known Use: 1573
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1drowse
verb \ˈdrau̇z\
: to sleep lightly or to almost be asleep
drowseddrows·ing
Full Definition of DROWSE
intransitive verb
1
: to be inactive
2
: to fall into a light slumber
transitive verb
1
: to make drowsy or inactive
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Origin of DROWSE
probably akin to Gothic driusan to fall — more at dreary
2drowse
noun
Definition of DROWSE
First Known Use of DROWSE
1796
DROWSE Defined for Kids
1drowse
verb \ˈdrau̇z\
drowseddrows·ing
Definition of DROWSE for Kids
: to sleep lightly
2drowse
noun
Definition of DROWSE for Kids
: a light sleep : doze
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