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Webster 1913 Edition
Asleep
A-sleep′
,Adj.
& adv.
[Pref.
a-
+ sleep
.] 1.
In a state of sleep; in sleep; dormant.
Fast
asleep
the giant lay supine. Dryden.
By whispering winds soon lulled
asleep
. Milton.
2.
In the sleep of the grave; dead.
Concerning them which are
asleep
. . . sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. 1 Thess. iv. 13.
3.
Numbed, and, usually, tingling.
Udall.
Leaning long upon any part maketh it numb, and, as we call it,
asleep
. Bacon.
Webster 1828 Edition
Asleep
ASLEE'P
,Adj.
1.
sleeping; in a state of sleep; at rest.Sisera was fast asleep. Judges 4.
2.
To a state of sleep; as to fall asleep.3.
Dead; in a state of death.Concerning them who are asleep, sorrow not. 1Thes. 4.
4.
To death.For since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue. 2Pet. 3.