v. Past participle of lie (oriented in a horizontal position, situated).
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
p. p. of lie, v. i.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. Past participle of lie.
n. A layer. Harrison, Descrip. of England, p. 187.
n. Plow-land lying at the foot of the downs.
n. Denial; concealment.
To deny; conceal.
To use concealment; speak falsely.
Word Usage
"The term "lain in state" is traditionally reserved for elected U.S. officials or military officers, according to the office of the clerk of the House."