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State of lying down for repose. [R.]

Lying down with the head raised, which distinguishes the posture of couchant from that of dormant, or sleeping; -- said of a lion or other beast. Couchant and levant (Law), rising up and lying down; -- said of beasts, and indicating that they have been long enough on land, not belonging to their owner, to lie down and…

Lying on its side; thus, a chevron couché is one which emerges from one side of the escutcheon and has its apex on the opposite side, or at the fess point.

Same as Couch.

of going to bed, as by a sovereign or great prince. [Obs.] Dryden. The duke's levees and couchees were so crowded that the antechambers were full. Bp. Burnet.

One who couches.

The operation of putting down or displacing the opaque lens in cataract.

Having no couch or bed.

Lying down, with their heads in opposite directions; -- said of animals borne in a coat of arms.

e to the ground with the logs bent, as an animal when waiting for prey, or in fear. Now crouch like a cur. Beau. & Fl.

Marked with the sign of the cross. [Obs.] Crouched friar. See Crutched friar, under Crutched.

ut from a wood, defile, or other confined spot, into open ground; to issue. Battalions debouching on the plain. Prescott.

A place for exit; an outlet; hence, a market for goods. The débouchés were ordered widened to afford easy egress. The Century.

The outward opening of a river, of a valley, or of a strait.

To disavow. [R.] Daniel.

To discredit; to contradict. [Obs.] Shak.

rrent of water or vapor directed upon some part of the body to benefit it medicinally; a douche bath.

The shaping of the lips to the mouthpiece; as, a flute player has a good embouchure.

Formerly vouched or avowed; affirmed in advance. [R.] Shak.

Literally, a fly swallower; hence, once who keeps his mouth open; a boor; a silly and credulous person.