Meaning of recumb in English
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Pronunciation
/rɪˈkʌm/US accent
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Verb
recumbEtymology
late 17th century; earliest use found in Isaac Barrow (1630–1677), mathematician and theologian. From classical Latin recumbere to lie down, recline from re- + -cumbere to lay oneself (only attested in compounds). Compare Middle French recomber (intransitive) to extend, (reflexive) to rely or depend (on someone)Definitions
1. lean in a comfortable resting positionExamples
- « He was reposing on the couch »
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