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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Lie in State (To).
 
“Étre couché sur un lit de parade.” A dead body displayed to the general public.   1
 


 Lie at the Catch (To).Lie on Hand (To). 

 
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