Lewis & Short

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sub-tendo, no perf., tum, 3, v. a. and n.

  1. I. Act., to stretch underneath: lectos loris, Cato, R. R. 10, 5; 10, 25.
  2. * II. Neutr., to extend underneath: linea, Front. Expos. Form. p. 32 Goes.

* sub-tĕnĕo, ēre, v. a., to hold underneath: vinaceos lectos cestibus subtento (contr. for subteneto), Cato, R. R. 25 Schneid. N. cr.