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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Reside \Re*side"\ (r?-z?d"), v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Resided}; p.
pr. & vb. n. {Residing}.] [F. r['e]sider, L. residere; pref.
re- re- + sedere to sit. See {Sit}. ]
1. To dwell permanently or for a considerable time; to have a
settled abode for a time; to abide continuosly; to have
one's domicile of home; to remain for a long time.
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At the moated grange, resides this dejected Mariana.
--Shak.
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In no fixed place the happy souls reside. --Dryden.
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2. To have a seat or fixed position; to inhere; to lie or be
as in attribute or element.
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In such like acts, the duty and virtue of
contentedness doth especially reside. --Barrow.
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3. To sink; to settle, as sediment. [Obs.] --Boyle.
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Syn: To dwell; inhabit; sojourn; abide; remain; live;
domiciliate; domicile.
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