Etymology

nightdream

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Today it means: A dream that is experienced while sleeping at night, as distinguished from a daydream. Full definition →

First used 16th c.
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The story

From night + dream.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 16th c. A dream that is experienced while sleeping at night, as distinguished from a daydream.

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