bedridden

English

/ˈbɛdɹɪdən/

adj
Definitions
  • Confined to bed because of infirmity or illness.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English bedredyn inherited from Old English bedreda (bedridden) compound from English bed + English rider.

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English

rider

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