lie-abed

American

[lahy-uh-bed] / ˈlaɪ əˌbɛd /

noun

a person who remains in bed until a relatively late hour; late riser.

Etymology

Origin of lie-abed

First recorded in 1755–65

Example Sentences

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Was there a kind of long lie-abed sickness that didn’t hurt?

From "Homesick" by Jean Fritz

She wondered sleepily at his sprightliness, for as she remembered him at home he had been a confirmed lie-abed.

From Big Timber A Story of the Northwest by Sinclair, Bertrand W.

But I will deal with the lie-abed Baron when I see him.

From The Wheel O' Fortune by Tracy, Louis

Sirrah lie-abed," quoth he, "'tis late in the day to be talking of eating.

From Robin Hood by McSpadden, J. Walker (Joseph Walker)

Aunt Jane was a luxurious lie-abed, and had ordered tea and toast for nine o’clock.

From The Girls of Hillcrest Farm The Secret of the Rocks by Marlowe, Amy Bell

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