Subincumbent

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Lying beneath. not-comparable

    "When the candle burnt down, it ignited the paper and burnt the string, causing the books (or water) to fall, which roused the subincumbent sleeper, who proceeded to wake the rest."

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"When the candle burnt down, it ignited the paper and burnt the string, causing the books (or water) to fall, which roused the subincumbent sleeper, who proceeded to wake the rest."

Etymology

From sub- + incumbent.

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