Main Entry: ¹drowse

Pronunciation: \ˈdrau̇z\

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): drowsed; drows·ing

Etymology: probably akin to Gothic driusan to fall — more at dreary

Date: 1573

intransitive verb 1 : to be inactive
2 : to fall into a light slumbertransitive verb 1 : to make drowsy or inactive
2 : to pass (time) drowsily or in drowsing