repose
1. re.pose \ri-'po-z\ vt [ME reposen to replace, fr. L reponere (perf.
indic. reposui)] archaic 1: to put away or set down : DEPOSIT 2: to place
unquestioningly (as trust) : SET 3: to place for control, management, or
use
2. repose vb [ME reposen, fr. MF reposer, fr. OF, fr. LL repausare, fr.
L]re- + LL pausare to stop - more at PAUSE : to lay at rest 1a: to lie at
rest 1b: to lie dead {reposing in state} 1c: to remain still or concealed
2: to take rest archaic 3: RELY 4: to rest for support : LIE
3. repose n 1: a state of resting after exertion or strain; esp : rest in
sleep 2a: a place of rest 2b: CALM, PEACE 2c: a harmony in the
disposition of parts and colors restful to the eye 3: cessation or absence
of activity, movement, or animation 4: composure of manner : POISE