A stooping, bent position of the body.
The staircase and landing or porch leading to the entrance of a residence.
A vessel for holding liquids; like a flagon but without the spout.
A post or pillar, especially a gatepost or a support in a mine.
The threshold of a doorway, a doorstep.
An accelerated descent in flight, as that for an attack.
To lower oneself; to demean or do something below one's status, standards, or morals.
To descend from rank or dignity; to condescend.
To cause to incline downward; to slant.
Of a bird of prey: to swoop down on its prey.
To bend the upper part of the body forward and downward to a half-squatting position; crouch.
To cause to submit; to prostrate.
To yield; to submit; to bend, as by compulsion; to assume a position of humility or subjection.
A girth or belly-band for a horse's harness.
A stretch of fishing-lines shot in the water.
A surcingle, or strap of leather, used for binding a load upon the back of an animal.
A leather tie; a short wagon rope.
Possessing or indicating lack; deficient.