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  1. 1. v. i. To winter; to pass the season of winter in close quarters, in a torpid or lethargic state, as certain mammals, reptiles, and insects. Source: opted
  2. 2. v. sleep during winter Source: wordnet
  3. 3. v. be in an inactive or dormant state Source: wordnet
  4. 4. To winter; to pass the season of winter in close quarters, in a torpid or lethargic state, as certain mammals, reptiles, and insects. Inclination would lead me to hibernate, during half the year, in this uncomfortable climate of Great Britain. Southey. Source: webster
  5. 5. To winter; to pass the season of winter in close quarters, in atorpid or lethargic state, as certain mammals, reptiles, and insects.Inclination would lead me to hibernate, during half the year, in thisuncomfortable climate of Great Britain. Southey. Source: adambom
  6. 6. v:100 v. sleep during winter v. be in an inactive or dormant state Source: ecdict

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