| dormition | (n) celebration in the Eastern Orthodox Church of the Virgin Mary's being taken up into heaven when her earthly life ended; corresponds to the Assumption in the Roman Catholic Church and is also celebrated on August 15th, Syn. Feast of Dormition |
| Obdormition | n. [ L. obdormire to fall asleep. ] Sleep. [ Obs. ] Bp. Hall. [ 1913 Webster ] |