す verb - precursor to the modern する, intransitive verb

Archaism.
  1. to lie down (in bed), to take to one's bed.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
臥す がす

Contained Kanji Breakdown

bend down, bow, lie prostrate
ガ ふ.せる ふせ.る (Kentei Pre-1)
retainer, subject
シン とみ おみ (4th, N2)
person
ひと ニン ジン (1st, N5)