| Repose (repose) |
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| v. t. | (r*p z") |
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| Re*pose" |
| [imp. *** p. p. Reposed (-p?zd")] p.
pr. *** vb. n. Reposing.] [F. reposer] L. pref.
re- re- + pausare to pause. See Pause,
Pose, v.] |
To cause to
stop or to rest after motion; hence, to deposit; to lay down; to
lodge; to reposit.
To lay at rest; to cause to be calm or
quiet; to compose; to rest, -- often reflexive; as, to repose
one's self on a couch.
To place, have, or rest; to set; to
intrust.
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| Repose (repose) |
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| v. i. | |
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| Re*pose" |
|
To lie at rest; to rest.
Figuratively, to remain or abide restfully
without anxiety or alarms.
To lie; to be supported; as, trap
reposing on sand.
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| Repose (repose) |
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| n. | |
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| Re*pose" |
|
A lying
at rest; sleep; rest; quiet.
Rest of mind; tranquillity; freedom from
uneasiness; also, a composed manner or deportment.
A rest; a pause.
That harmony or
moderation which affords rest for the eye; -- opposed to the
scattering and division of a subject into too many unconnected parts,
and also to anything which is overstrained; as, a painting may want
repose.
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