advb. phr. [A prep.1 + STOOP sb.] In an inclined or leaning position.
1644. Nye, Gunnery (1670), 13. Taking the Cauldron from off the fire, and setting it astoop, so that the lees and dregs … may not with any water run over the brims of the vessel.
1720. Gay, Poems (1745), II. 51. Heigh day! my darling wine astoop!
