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The act of reclining at table according to the manner of the ancients at their meals.

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  1. n. The act of reclining at table according to the manner of the ancients at their meals.
  2. The act of reclining at table according to the manner of the ancients at their meals. Sir T. Browne.
  3. The act of reclining at table according to the manner of theancients at their meals. Sir T. Browne.