English Explanatory Dictionary

rest in peace

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase
  1. A blessing or expression of hope that a deceased person is at peace.
verb
  1. To have passed away, or to have died.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-rest in peace.wav

Word forms

rest in peace rests in peace resting in peace rested in peace

Etymology

Calque of Latin requiescat in pace.

Synonyms

RIP

Related words

dead

Derived words

rest in pieces rest in piss rest in power
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