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Webster 1913 Edition


Discubitory

Dis-cu′bi-to-ry

,
Adj.
[L.
discumbere
,
discubitum
, to lie down, recline at table;
dis-
+
cumbere
(in comp.) to lie down.]
Leaning; fitted for a reclining posture.
[Obs.]
Sir T. Browne.

Webster 1828 Edition


Discubitory

DISCUBITORY

,
Adj.
[L., to lie down or lean.] Leaning; inclining; or fitted to a leaning posture.

Definition 2024


discubitory

discubitory

English

Adjective

discubitory (not comparable)

  1. (obsolete, nonce word) leaning; fitted for a reclining posture
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