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resupine
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resupine, a. [L. resupinus; pref. re- re- + supinus bent backward, supine.].
Lying on the back; supine; hence, careless. Sir K. Digby. [1913 Webster]
"He spake, and, downward swayed, fell resupine,
With his huge neck aslant." [1913 Webster]
With his huge neck aslant." [1913 Webster]
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