Kneel (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p.Knelt (?) or Kneeled (�); p. pr. & vb. n.Kneeling.] [OE. knelen, cneolien; akin to D. knielen, Dan. knæle. See Knee.] To bend the knee; to fall or rest on the knees; — sometimes with down.
And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. Acts vii. 60.
As soon as you are dressed, kneel and say the Lord's Prayer. Jer. Taylor.