v. i.
☞ The act of kneeling, when performed in front of a person, is often done as a sign of respect, humility, or supplication. It has a similar significance when performed in front of religious objects, such as an altar or shrine. [ PJC ]
And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. Acts vii. 60. [ 1913 Webster ]
As soon as you are dressed, kneel and say the Lord's Prayer. Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.
adv. In a kneeling position. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Sp. manzanillo, fr. manzana an apple, fr. L. malum Matianum a kind of apple. So called from its apple-like fruit. ] (Bot.) A euphorbiaceous tree (Hippomane Mancinella) of tropical America, having a poisonous and blistering milky juice, and poisonous acrid fruit somewhat resembling an apple. [ 1913 Webster ]
Bastard manchineel,
n. (Zool.) See Nylghau. [ 1913 Webster ]