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bedrest

bed·rest

uncommon

noun

1.

confinement to bed continuously (as in the case of some sick or injured persons)

Synonyms

Origin

From Middle English bædræste, from Old English bedrest, beddrest, equivalent to bed + rest.

Phrases

  • in .

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