RECUMBENTLY

Etymology

Adverb

recumbently (not comparable)

In a recumbent manner; while lying down.

Source: Wiktionary


RECUMBENT

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

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

– Re*cum"bent*ly, adv.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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