Etymology

rest in peace

Today it means: A blessing or expression of hope that a deceased person is at peace. Full definition →

Latin requiescat in pace
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  1. Latin · calque ofrequiescat in pace
  2. English todayrest in peace

Calque of Latin requiescat in pace.

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