Sopition
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /səˈpɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sopition is a noun meaning (obsolete) The act of putting to sleep.
Meaning
(obsolete) The act of putting to sleep.
Example Sentences
The fresh, loose opium pill will narcotize quickly; the old, compact, dry one will dissolve very slowly, act locally, produce little sopition, and thus be more effective as a contraria for a certain kind of diarrhœa.
But as for dementation, sopition of reason, and the diviner particle from drink, though American religion approve, and Pagan piety of old hath practised, even at their sacrifices; Christian morality and the doctrine of Christ will not allow.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include soppe, obdormition, sleepe, stupour, sooth, sottery.
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