a. [ L. oscitans, -antis, p. pr. of oscitare: cf. F. oscitant. ] 1. Yawning; gaping. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Sleepy; drowsy; dull; sluggish; careless. [ 1913 Webster ]
He must not be oscitant, but intent on his charge. Barrow. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In an oscitant manner. [ 1913 Webster ]