recline

  • 131Clinical surgery — Clinical Clin ic*al (kl[i^]n [i^]k*al), Clinic Clin ic (kl[i^]n [i^]k), a. [Gr. kliniko s, fr. kli nh bed, fr. kli nein to lean, recline: cf. F. clinique. See {Lean}, v. i.] 1. Of or pertaining to a bed, especially, a sick bed. [1913 Webster] 2.… …

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  • 132Couch — Couch, v. i. 1. To lie down or recline, as on a bed or other place of rest; to repose; to lie. [1913 Webster] Where souls do couch on flowers, we ll hand in hand. Shak. [1913 Webster] If I court moe women, you ll couch with moe men. Shak. [1913… …

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