rest in peace

English

Etymology

Calque of Latin requiescat in pace.

Verb

rest in peace

  1. A blessing or expression of hope that a deceased person is at peace.
    May the souls of the recently departed rest in peace.
  2. (euphemistic) To have passed away, or died.

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See also

  • RIP
  • Thesaurus:dead
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