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Webster 1913 Edition

Recumbence

Re-cum′bence

(r?-k?m′bens)

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Noun.

The act of leaning, resting, or reclining; the state of being recumbent.

Webster 1828 Edition

Recumbence

RECUMB'ENCE

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Noun.

[from L. recumbens.] The act of reposing or resting in confidence.