decumbence

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decumbence - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Decumbence \De*cum"bence\, Decumbency \De*cum"ben*cy\, n.
     The act or posture of lying down.
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           The ancient manner of decumbency.        --Sir T.
                                                    Browne.
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