requiescat

Noun

Meaning

a prayer for the repose of the soul of a dead person

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

communion application claim demand desire appeal approval prayer intervention bid petition mercy mediation plea charm
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Hypernyms

prayer petition orison

Phrases with the word

requiescat in pace

Examples

A black pall, you know, with a silver cross on it, or R. I. P. - requiescat in pace - you know. That seems to me the most beautiful expression - I like it much better than ‘He is a jolly good fellow,' which is simply rowdy. Thomas Mann

Close letter words and terms

requiem mass requiem shark requiescant in pace requiescat in pace requietory requight