The situation of a whale when favourable for sticking the "lie" usually occurs after feeding.
·p.pr. & ·vb.n. of Lie, to tell a falsehood. II. Lying ·p.pr. & ·vb.n. of <<Lie>>. III. Lying ·p.p...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
·noun The act of bearing a child. II. Lying-in ·noun The state attending, and consequent to, childb...
just going to be brought to bed. N. ...
A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
See laying along. ...
The Sailor's Word-Book
See lie-to, to. ...
In Shaftesbury House, Aldersgate Street. Instituted 1750. Removed 1771 to City Road. ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
Taking a rest; at ease. ...
To go out towards the yard-arms. ...