sopite verb trans. [sǝ(ʊ)'pʌɪt] Now rare. Pa. pple -ed, (rare) -ite. LME.
[Latin sopit- pa. ppl stem of sopire deprive of sense or consciousness, formed as SOPOR.]
1. Put an end to, settle, (a dispute etc.). Also, pass over, suppress, (something discreditable). LME.

2. Put or lull to sleep; make drowsy, dull, or inactive. M16.

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