Re·cline v. t. [imp. & p. p. Reclined p. pr. & vb. n. Reclining.]  To cause or permit to lean, incline, rest, etc.; to place in a recumbent position; as, to recline the head on the hand.
  The mother
  Reclined her dying head upon his breast.   --Dryden.
  Re·clined a. Bot. Falling or turned downward; reclinate.
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