To bend down; to stoop low; to stand close to the ground with legs bent, like an animal when waiting for prey, or someone in fear.
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To bend servilely; to bow in reverence or humility.
(RQ:Marlowe Tamburlaine)
(RQ:Shakespeare Julius Caesar)
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A bent or stooped position.
A cross.
To sign with the cross; bless.
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