recumbently

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recumbently - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Recumbent \Re*cum"bent\ (-bet), a. [L. recumbens, -entis, p. pr.
     of recumbere. See Recumb, Incumbent.]
     Leaning; reclining; lying; as, the recumbent posture of the
     Romans at their meals. Hence, figuratively; Resting;
     inactive; idle. -- Re*cum"bent*ly, adv.
     [1913 Webster]