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n. [ From Dormant. ] The state of being dormant; quiescence; abeyance. [ 1913 Webster ]

It is by lying dormant a long time, or being . . . very rarely exercised, that arbitrary power steals upon a people. Burke. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Her.) In a sleeping posture; as, a lion dormant; -- distinguished from couchant. [ 1913 Webster ]

Dormant partner (Com.), a partner who takes no share in the active business of a company or partnership, but is entitled to a share of the profits, and subject to a share in losses; -- called also sleeping partner or silent partner. --
Dormant window (Arch.), a dormer window. See Dormer. --
Table dormant, a stationary table. [ Obs. ] Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ See Dormant, a. ] (Arch.) A large beam in the roof of a house upon which portions of the other timbers rest or “ sleep.” Arch. Pub. Soc. -- Called also dormant tree, dorman tree, dormond, and dormer. Halliwell.

{ , n. An alderman. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]