recumbency
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In attempting to assume the perpendicular, Mr. Brown Bunkem was signally frustrated, as the result was a more perfect development of his original horizontal recumbency, assumed at the conclusion of a very vigorous fall.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, October 9, 1841 by Various
Dependency and recumbency upon the Lord by faith, for strength to perform covenant engagements, is requisite to right covenanting, Isa. xxvii.
Even in cases of enforced recumbency, he ofttimes takes advantage of the first opportunity and gets upon his feet, doggedly remaining there until again laid upon his side.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.
The standing position is not often maintained, the patient seeking relief in recumbency.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.
As to enforced recumbency I doubt the propriety of insisting on it in the majority of cases, for I think the patient usually assumes whatever position gives most comfort.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.