GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Daze , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Dazed ; p. pr. & vb. n. Dazing.] [OE. dasen, prob. from Icel. dasask to become weary, a reflexive verb; cf. Sw. dasa to lie idle, and OD. daesen to be foolish, insane, daes, dwaes, D. dwaas, foolish, insane, AS. dwǣs, dysig, stupid. √71. Cf. Dizzy, Doze.] To stupefy with excess of light; with a blow, with cold, or with fear; to confuse; to benumb.1913 Webster
While flashing beams do daze his feeble eyen.
Spenser.1913 WebsterSuch souls,
Whose sudden visitations daze the world.Sir H. Taylor.1913 WebsterHe comes out of the room in a dazed state, that is an odd though a sufficient substitute for interest.
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Daze, n.
- The state of being dazed; as, he was in a daze. [Colloq.]1913 Webster
- (Mining) A glittering stone.1913 Webster
- The state of being dazed; as, he was in a daze. [Colloq.]