lie-in

[ lahy-in ]

/ ˈlaɪˌɪn /

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noun

a protest demonstration in which participants lie down in a public place against regulations and resist being moved.

Origin of lie-in

First recorded in 1960–65; see origin at lie², -in³

Words nearby lie-in

lief, liege, liegeman, Liegnitz, Lie group, lie-in, lie in state, lie in wait, lie low, lien, lienal

Definition for lie-in (2 of 2)

lie-in²

[ lahy-in ]

/ ˈlaɪˌɪn /

noun Chiefly British.

an act or instance of staying in bed longer than usual, especially in the morning.

Origin of lie-in

First recorded in 1865–70; noun use of verb phrase lie in

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Example sentences from the Web for lie-in

The sows in the styes when they lie-in (saving the honour of this good company) are fed only with orange-flowers.
Gargantua and Pantagruel, Complete.|Francois Rabelais
"I think she is going to lie-in," she whispered in Tonsard's ear.
Sons of the Soil|Honore de Balzac
Edward therefore sent for his wife Eleanor in the depth of winter that she might lie-in in Caernarvon castle.
Tour in England, Ireland, and France, in the years 1826, 1827, 1828 and 1829.|Hermann Pckler-Muskau
Is't not strange that a man should lie-in a whole month for a woman?
A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 10 (of 15)|Various

British Dictionary definitions for lie-in

lie in

verb (intr, adverb)

to remain in bed late in the morning

to be confined in childbirth

noun lie-in

a long stay in bed in the morning

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Idioms and Phrases with lie-in

lie in

Be in confinement for childbirth, as in She thought she'd be lying in by next week. This usage is probably dying out. The name of Boston's Lying-In Hospital was changed to Women's Hospital in the 1970s. [Mid-1400s]

Also, lie in one's hands or in one's power. Rest or depend on something or someone, as in The solution lies in research, or The decision lies in the President's hands, or It does not lie in my power to turn this situation around. [Mid-1300s] Also see lie in wait; lie through one's teeth.

单词	lie-in
释义	lie-in ¹ [ lahy-in ] / ˈlaɪˌɪn / SEE SYNONYMS FOR lie-in ON THESAURUS.COM noun a protest demonstration in which participants lie down in a public place against regulations and resist being moved. Origin of lie-in ¹ First recorded in 1960–65; see origin at lie², -in³ Words nearby lie-in lief, liege, liegeman, Liegnitz, Lie group, lie-in, lie in state, lie in wait, lie low, lien, lienal Definition for lie-in (2 of 2) lie-in² [ lahy-in ] / ˈlaɪˌɪn / noun Chiefly British. an act or instance of staying in bed longer than usual, especially in the morning. Origin of lie-in ² First recorded in 1865–70; noun use of verb phrase lie in Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for lie-in The sows in the styes when they lie-in (saving the honour of this good company) are fed only with orange-flowers. Gargantua and Pantagruel, Complete.\|Francois Rabelais "I think she is going to lie-in," she whispered in Tonsard's ear. Sons of the Soil\|Honore de Balzac Edward therefore sent for his wife Eleanor in the depth of winter that she might lie-in in Caernarvon castle. Tour in England, Ireland, and France, in the years 1826, 1827, 1828 and 1829.\|Hermann Pckler-Muskau Is't not strange that a man should lie-in a whole month for a woman? A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 10 (of 15)\|Various British Dictionary definitions for lie-in lie in verb (intr, adverb) to remain in bed late in the morning to be confined in childbirth noun lie-in a long stay in bed in the morning Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Idioms and Phrases with lie-in lie in 1 Be in confinement for childbirth, as in She thought she'd be lying in by next week. This usage is probably dying out. The name of Boston's Lying-In Hospital was changed to Women's Hospital in the 1970s. [Mid-1400s] 2 Also, lie in one's hands or in one's power. Rest or depend on something or someone, as in The solution lies in research, or The decision lies in the President's hands, or It does not lie in my power to turn this situation around. [Mid-1300s] Also see lie in wait; lie through one's teeth. The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Words related to lie-in strike, protest, parade, sit-in, walkout, march, picket, fast, rally, teach-in, love-in, picket line
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lie-in

noun

Origin of lie-in

Words nearby lie-in

Definition for lie-in (2 of 2)

noun Chiefly British.

Origin of lie-in

Example sentences from the Web for lie-in

British Dictionary definitions for lie-in

verb (intr, adverb)

noun lie-in

Idioms and Phrases with lie-in

Words related to lie-in