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somnambulism a condition that is characterized by walking while asleep or in a hypnotic trance somnambulism [säm′näm·byə‚liz·əm] (physiology) Sleepwalking. The performance of any fairly complex act while in a sleeplike state or trance. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Walking in the shadow of a dream, as it were, and perhaps actually under the influence of a species of somnambulism, Mr. This somnambulism of drunkenness had something frightful in it. So by dint of punching and kicking I started one of my men into a state of somnambulism, and giving him an oar, took another and pulled towards the lights of the steamer. |
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