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lie–in
noun \ˈlī-ˌin\
: a time in the morning spent lying in bed instead of getting up
Full Definition of LIE-IN
: an act of lying down (as in a public place) in organized protest or as a means of forcing compliance with demands
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First Known Use of LIE-IN
1963
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