Definition of "mawn"

verb:
- To open the mouth widely and take a long, rather deep breath, immediately after waking up or when recovering from sleep.
  
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noun:
- The action of mawning; opening the mouth widely and taking a long, rather deep breath, because one is waking up.
  
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- A maund; a basket or hamper.
  
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- A ghost.
  
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