sandman


sand·man

noun \ˈsan(d)-ˌman\

Definition of SANDMAN

: a genie in folklore who makes children sleepy by sprinkling sand in their eyes —often used to personify sleep <trying to fight off the sandman>

First Known Use of SANDMAN

1835

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