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.

The official who holds an office; SYN. officeholder.
Holder of benefice; vicar.