1. Noun
A demon; a fiend; a lascivious spirit, supposed to have sexual intercourse with women by night.
2. Noun
The nightmare. See Nightmare.
3. Noun
Any oppressive encumbrance or burden; anything that prevents the free use of the faculties.
4. Noun
a situation resembling a terrifying dream
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