Stertorous adj. Characterized by a deep snoring, which accompanies inspiration in some diseases, especially apoplexy; hence, hoarsely breathing; snoring. "Burning, stertorous breath that hurt her cheek.""The day has ebbed away, and it is night in his room, before his stertorous breathing lulls."
... this man and I'll love you fast enough!" said Mabyn eagerly. His breath came thick and stertorous. "Ah! Let me once grind my heel in the smooth, sneering face of him! and you shall do what you like with me!" Rage robbed him of speech; he made mere brutish sounds ... — Two on the Trail - A Story of the Far Northwest • Hulbert Footner
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