vbl. sb. [f. as prec. + -ING1.] The rising, or arousing, from sleep (or its semblance).
1297. R. Glouc., 557. Of softe awakunge hii toke lute gome.
1611. Shaks., Wint. T., II. iii. 36. The cause of his awaking.
1620. Venner, Via Recta (1650), 304. Untimely awakings do ensue.
1870. Daily News, 18 Aug., 2/3. What an awaking!
