Reside (r-zd), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Resided; p. pr. & vb. n. Residing.]
Etymology: [F. résider, L. residere; pref. re- re- + sedere to sit. See Sit. ]
1. To dwell permanently or for a considerable time; to have a settled abode for a time; to abide continuosly; to have one's domicile of home; to remain for a long time. At the moated grange, resides this dejected Mariana. Shak. In no fixed place the happy souls reside. Dryden.
2. To have a seat or fixed position; to inhere; to lie or be as in attribute or element. In such like acts, the duty and virtue of contentedness doth especially reside. Barrow.
3. To sink; to settle, as sediment. [Obs.] Boyle.
Syn. -- To dwell; inhabit; sojourn; abide; remain; live; domiciliate; domicile.