DOLDRUMS

Dol″drums (dŏl″drŭmz), n. pl. [[Cf. Gael. doltrum grief, vexation?]] A part of the ocean near the equator, abounding in calms, squalls, and light, baffling winds, which sometimes prevent all progress for weeks; — so called by sailors. To be in the doldrums, to be in a state of listlessness ennui, or tedium.