DECUMBENCE

Noun

decumbence (uncountable)

The act or posture of lying down.

Source: Wiktionary


De*cum"bence, De*cum"ben*cy, n.

Definition: The act or posture of lying down. The ancient manner of decumbency. Sir T. Browne.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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