I. ri-ˈpōz verb
( re·posed ; re·pos·ing )
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French reposer, from Late Latin repausare, from Latin re- + Late Latin pausare to stop, from Latin pausa pause
Date: 15th century
transitive verb
: to lay at rest
intransitive verb
1.
a. : to lie at rest
b. : to lie dead
reposing in state
c. : to remain still or concealed
2. : to take a rest
3. archaic : rely
4. : to rest for support : lie
II. noun
Date: 1509
1.
a. : a state of resting after exertion or strain ; especially : rest in sleep
b. : eternal or heavenly rest
pray for the repose of a soul
2.
a. : a place of rest
b. : peace , tranquillity
the repose of the bayous
c. : a harmony in the arrangement of parts and colors that is restful to the eye
3.
a. : lack of activity : quiescence
b. : cessation or absence of activity, movement, or animation
the face in repose is grave and thoughtful
4. : composure of manner : poise
III. transitive verb
( re·posed ; re·pos·ing )
Etymology: Middle English, to replace, from Latin reponere (perfect indicative reposui )
Date: 15th century
1. archaic : to put away or set down : deposit
2.
a. : to place (as confidence or trust) in someone or something
b. : to place for control, management, or use