English citations of a-bed

1719
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  • 1719, Daniel Defoe, Robinson Crusoe:
    June 27.—The ague again so violent that I lay a-bed all day, and neither ate nor drank. I was ready to perish for thirst; but so weak, I had not strength to stand up, or to get myself any water to drink.