Oscitancy
Pronunciation : Os"ci*tan*cy
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [See Oscitant.]
Definition : 1. The act of gaping or yawning.
2. Drowsiness; dullness; sluggishness. Hallam. It might proceed from the oscitancy of transcribers. Addison.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913