瞑めいす

Meanings

1

suru verb (precursor), intransitive verb

close one's eyes; sleep

Classical intransitive verb meaning to close one's eyes, often implying sleep or death. In modern Japanese, 瞑る (つぶる/つむる) or 目を閉じる are used instead.

See also: 瞑する

古こ典てんでは「瞑めいす」は目めを閉とじて眠ねむることを表あらわした。
In classical texts, 瞑す meant to close one's eyes and sleep.

2

suru verb (precursor), intransitive verb

Euphemistic classical use for dying peacefully. The modern equivalent 瞑する carries the same nuance.

See also: 瞑する

彼かれは静しずかに瞑めいしたと古ふるい記き録ろくにある。
Old records say that he passed away peacefully.

Expressions

以もって瞑めいすべしso content one would not mind dying; one can now rest in peace; one ought to be contented with what has been accomplished