requiescat
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9.9
- noun
- /ˌrɛkwiˈɛskæt/
- Archaic
- The priest offered a requiescat for the soul of the deceased during the funeral service.
- requiescat in pace
Examples
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Requiescat in pace.
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In Pace Requiescat. ["Rest in peace."]
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As in Requiescat in pace.
Fiction book (1996) -
Finnegan and Sir Robert, requiescat in pace.
Fiction book (1996) -
Requiescat in Pace - Mr. Rigney
Blog text (12) -
"Requiescat in pace!"
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Requiescat in Pace Commentary in The National Review, April 29, 1983, p. 495
Blog text (14) -
Requiescat in pace: Turpentine Creek's memorial space
Blog text (20) -
DEUS DEDIT JONES, REQUIESCAT IN PACEM. 1899.
Fiction book (1997) -
One of the most obvious problems is the letters RIP—for "Requiescat in Pace"—inscribed on the cross in the crucifixion scene, which contradicts the idea of Christ's resurrection.
Academic text (2009)
Synonyms
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1.0
A polite, formal asking for something to be done or given
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2.5
A serious request to someone in charge asking for help
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8.7
A humble request for help from someone in power or from God
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4.6
A request made to a god for help or blessing
Surface Forms
Etymology
Requiescat comes from the Latin requiescere, which means 'to rest', and it is related to the word requiem. It was used as a short prayer meaning 'may he rest', so it is a wish for the peace of a dead person's soul.