Supine

In grammar a supine is a form of verbal noun used in some languages.

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Famous quotes containing the word supine:

    There is no calamity which a great nation can invite which equals that which follows a supine submission to wrong and injustice and the consequent loss of national self-respect and honor, beneath which are shielded and defended a people’s safety and greatness.
    Grover Cleveland (1837–1908)

    They would not guess how early in
    Their supine stationary voyage
    The air would change to soundless damage....
    Philip Larkin (1922–1986)