n.
Pronunciation: ' drau ̇ z
Function: verb
Inflected Form: drowsed ; drows · ing
Etymology: probably akin to Gothic driusan to fall ― more at DREARY
Date: 1573
intransitive verb
1 : to be inactive
2 : to fall into a light slumber
transitive verb
1 : to make drowsy or inactive
2 : to pass (time) drowsily or in drowsing