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(rkln"), v. t.[imp. & p. p.Reclined (-klnd"); 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. Recline" v. i. 1. To lean or incline; as, to recline against a wall. 2. To assume, or to be in, a recumbent position; as, to recline on a couch. Recline" a.[L. reclinis. See Recline, v. t.] Having a reclining posture; leaning; reclining. [R.] They sat, recline On the soft downy bank, damasked with flowers. Milton. スポンサード リンク
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