sopor

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Tale tuum carmen nobis, divine Poeta, Quale sopor fessis in gramine, quale per �stum Dulcis aqu� saliente sitim restinguere rivo.

From The Preface to the Aeneis of Virgil (1718) by Trapp, Joseph

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

Divinâ hæc talia voce loquentem Involvere umbræ, tenuisq. refugit imago, Excutiturq. sopor.

From Gustavus Vasa and other poems by Walker, William Sidney

Meanwhile, especial care should be taken to avoid giving so much of any opiate as will induce sopor or excite nausea.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various