Lying in
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Lying in may refer to:
- Lying-inLying-inLying-in is an old childbirth practice involving a woman resting in bed for a period of time after giving birth. Though the term is now usually defined as "the condition of a woman in the process of giving birth," it previously referred to a period of bed rest required even if there were no...
, an old childbirth practice - Lying in reposeLying in reposeLying in repose is a term used to describe when a deceased person, often of some stature, is available for public viewing. "Lying in repose" is different from the formal honor of "lying in state", which is generally held at the principal government building of the country and often accompanied by...
, the process of displaying a deceased person - Lying in stateLying in stateLying in state is a term used to describe the tradition in which a coffin is placed on view to allow the public at large to pay their respects to the deceased. It traditionally takes place in the principal government building of a country or city...
, the process of displaying a coffin - Lying in, synonym for 'sleeping in' or having a treat in bed (a ly-in)