ETYM Latin incumbens, -entis, p. pr. of incumbere to lie down upon, press upon; pref. in- in, on + cumbere (in comp.); akin to cubare to lie down. Related to Incubate.
1. Currently holding an office.
2. (Geology) Lying or leaning on something else.
Qui est allongé, qui est au lit.
Qui est allongé, qui est au lit.
The official who holds an office; SYN. officeholder.
Holder of benefice; vicar.