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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A period of regular restful sleep, especially when attained by going to bed early.

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  • noun idiomatic Extra sleep or a special nap.

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  • noun sleep before midnight

Etymologies

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

[From the belief that such sleep helps preserve an attractive and youthful appearance.]

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