Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A period of regular restful sleep, especially when attained by going to bed early.
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- noun idiomatic
Extra sleep or a specialnap .
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- noun sleep before midnight
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
[From the belief that such sleep helps preserve an attractive and youthful appearance.]
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