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 peoples safety and greatness.”
—Grover Cleveland (18371908)
“They would not guess how early in
Their supine stationary voyage
The air would change to soundless damage....”
—Philip Larkin (19221986)