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Oscitation

Oscitation \Os`ci*ta"tion\, n. [L. oscitatio: cf. F. oscitation.] The act of yawning or gaping.
--Addison.

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
oscitation

1540s, from Late Latin oscitationem (nominative oscitatio), noun of action from past participle stem of oscitare (see oscitant).

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oscitation

n. The act of yawning or gape. Also figuratively.