oscitant Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite showing lack of attention or boredom
    yawning; drowsy.
    • the yawning congregation

WordNet

Os"ci*tant adjective
Etymology
L. oscitans, -antis, p. pr. of oscitare: cf. F. oscitant.
Definitions
  1. Yawning; gaping.
  2. Sleepy; drowsy; dull; sluggish; careless.
    He must not be oscitant, but intent on his charge. Barrow.

Webster 1913