The Collaborative International Dictionary
Jacent
Jacent \Ja"cent\, a. [L. jacens, p. pr. of jacere to lie: cf. F.
jacent.]
Lying at length; as, the jacent posture. [R.]
--Sir H.
Wotton.
Wiktionary
jacent
a. Lying at length.
Usage examples of "jacent".
At Dirzan's order, he moved his gear from the senior appren tice dormitory to the Drummers' quarters, four rooms ad jacent to the height, separate from the rest of the Hall.