edormire Save DMLBS edormire [CL] , to fall asleep (euphem. for death). b (by conf.) to wake up. [H. Episc. Senon.] vitam suam ‥ concludens †edormuit [l. ~ivit] in Domino Capgr. Hen. 160. b ~ire, evigilare GlH E 70; ~ire, vigilare, noctare Osb. Glouc. Deriv. 198.