The act of reclining or lying on a couch, especially as practiced in ancient Roman dining customs, or a reclining posture in general.
From Latin 'accubatio', from 'accubare' (to lie upon), combining 'ad-' (to) and 'cubare' (to lie down). Related to Latin 'cubile' (bed).
At fancy Roman banquets, reclining on a couch while eating was actually a sign of sophistication—lying down to dine was what the rich did, which would be scandalous at a modern dinner party!
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