Hypertext Webster Gateway: "reclined"

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)

Recline \Re*cline"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Reclined}; p. pr. &
vb. n. {Reclining}.] [L. reclinare; pref. re- re- + clinare
to lean, incline. See {Incline}, {Lean} to incline.]
To cause or permit to lean, incline, rest, etc., to place in
a recumbent position; as, to recline the head on the hand.

The mother Reclined her dying head upon his breast.
--Dryden.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)

Reclined \Re*clined"\, a. (Bot.)
Falling or turned downward; reclinate.


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