What is "somnolism"

somnolism \som"no*lism\, n.

1. The somnolent state induced by animal magnetism (hypnotism); the hypnotic state. [archaic]
   --Thomas (Med. Dict.).

2. the act or process of inducing the hypnotic state; hypnotism; hyonotizing.
   --Stedman.

n. 1 The state of being in hypnotic sleep 2 The process of inducing the hypnotic state; hypnotism