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   somnolism (?), n.
   1. The somnolent state induced by animal magnetism (hypnotism); the hypnotic state. [archaic]  Thomas (Med. Dict.).
   
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   2. the act or process of inducing the hypnotic state; hypnotism; hyonotizing. Stedman.
   
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