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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Nod \Nod\ (n[o^]d), n.
1. A dropping or bending forward of the upper part or top of
anything.
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Like a drunken sailor on a mast,
Ready with every nod to tumble down. --Shak.
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2. A quick or slight downward or forward motion of the head,
in assent, in familiar salutation, in drowsiness, or in
giving a signal, or a command; as, a nod of approval.
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A look or a nod only ought to correct them [the
children] when they do amiss. --Locke.
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Nations obey my word and wait my nod. --Prior.
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{The land of Nod}, sleep.
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