Definition of "lain" []

• Past participle of lie1. (verb)

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• "The term "lain in state" is traditionally reserved for elected U.S. officials or military officers, according to the office of the clerk of the House."
• "Nathanael exclaimed: "Long has the word lain upon my tongue!"
• "Every other aspect of business partnerships have these terms lain out, but it is apparently obvious the case of marriage/divorce is not covered."