To incline the head with a quick motion, either forward or sidewise, as persons nod in sleep.

To bend or incline with a quick motion; as nodding plumes. The nodding verdure of its brow.

To be drowsy. Your predecessors, contrary to other authors, never pleased their readers more than when they were nodding.

To make a slight bow; also, to beckon with a nod.

To incline or bend; to shake.

A quick declination of the head. A look or a nod only ought to correct them when they do amiss.

A quick declination or inclination. Like a drunken sailor on a mast, ready with every nod to tumble down.

A quick inclination of the head in drowsiness or sleep.

Aslight obeisance.

Acommand; as in L. numen, for nutamen.