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Definition of: waken
(wā′kən) v.t.
1. To rouse from sleep; awake.
2. To rouse to alertness or activity.
—v.i.
3. To cease sleeping; wake up.
4. Obs. To keep awake; also, to keep watch. [OE waecnan, wacnian]
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