Recumbent

created by Webster 1913
(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) Wed Dec 22 1999 at 2:31:30

Re*cum"bent (-bet), a. [L. recumbens, -entis, p. pr. of recumbere. See Recumb, Incumbent.]

Leaning; reclining; lying; as, the recumbent posture of the Romans at their meals. Hence, figuratively; Resting; inactive; idle.

-- Re*cum"bent*ly, adv.

 

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