1. (v. i.) To sleep; especially, to sleep lightly; to doze.

2. (v. i.) To be in a state of negligence, sloth, supineness, or inactivity.

3. (v. t.) To lay to sleep.

4. (v. t.) To stun; to stupefy.

5. (n.) Sleep; especially, light sleep; sleep that is not deep or sound; repose.