soporiferous

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"Whence I conclude," said Fritz, addressing himself, "that my orations must be somewhat soporiferous."

From Willis the Pilot by Adrien, Paul

Its seed is prepared medicinally, being astringent and somewhat sedative; "So soporiferous," says Gerard, "that care must be had in the administration thereof, lest in provoking sleep you induce a drowsiness, or dead sleep."

From Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure by Fernie, William Thomas

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From Story Hour Readings: Seventh Year by Hartwell, E. C. (Ernest Clark)

The doctor, having felt his pulse and examined his wounds, declared him much better, which he imputed to that sanative soporiferous draught, a medicine "whose virtues," he said, "were never to be sufficiently extolled."

From Joseph Andrews Vol 1 by Fielding, Henry

The invalid held up, as if in thankfulness, his wasted hands to Heaven, and resisting no longer the soporiferous operation of the elixir, sunk down in a gentle sleep.

From The Talisman by Scott, Walter, Sir