Reposed

Reposed
Reposed Re*posed" (r[-e]*p[=o]zd"), a. Composed; calm; tranquil; at rest. --Bacon. -- {Re*pos"ed*ly} (r[-e]*p[=o]z"[e^]d*l[y^]), adv. -- {Re*pos"ed*ness}, n. [1913 Webster]

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  • reposed — repōsedˈ adjective 1. Calm 2. Settled • • • Main Entry: ↑repose …   Useful english dictionary

  • Reposed — Repose Re*pose (r[ e]*p[=o]z ), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Reposed} ( p?zd ); p. pr. & vb. n. {Reposing}.] [F. reposer; L. pref. re re + pausare to pause. See {Pause}, {Pose}, v.] 1. To cause to stop or to rest after motion; hence, to deposit; to lay… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • reposed — adjective calm and tranquil; at rest …   Wiktionary

  • reposed — re·pose || rɪ pəʊz n. rest, relaxation; sleep; tranquility, peacefulness; stillness, absence of movement v. rest, relax; place on or against something; lie down, recline …   English contemporary dictionary

  • Reposedly — Reposed Re*posed (r[ e]*p[=o]zd ), a. Composed; calm; tranquil; at rest. Bacon. {Re*pos ed*ly} (r[ e]*p[=o]z [e^]d*l[y^]), adv. {Re*pos ed*ness}, n. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Reposedness — Reposed Re*posed (r[ e]*p[=o]zd ), a. Composed; calm; tranquil; at rest. Bacon. {Re*pos ed*ly} (r[ e]*p[=o]z [e^]d*l[y^]), adv. {Re*pos ed*ness}, n. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • confidential relation — A technical fiduciary relation, such as trustee and beneficiary, and any informal relation between parties wherein one of them is in duty bound to act with the utmost good faith for the benefit of the other party, 57 Am J1st Wills 390; a relation …   Ballentine's law dictionary

  • Repose — Re*pose (r[ e]*p[=o]z ), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Reposed} ( p?zd ); p. pr. & vb. n. {Reposing}.] [F. reposer; L. pref. re re + pausare to pause. See {Pause}, {Pose}, v.] 1. To cause to stop or to rest after motion; hence, to deposit; to lay down; to …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Reposing — Repose Re*pose (r[ e]*p[=o]z ), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Reposed} ( p?zd ); p. pr. & vb. n. {Reposing}.] [F. reposer; L. pref. re re + pausare to pause. See {Pause}, {Pose}, v.] 1. To cause to stop or to rest after motion; hence, to deposit; to lay… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • repose — repose1 reposedly /ri poh zid lee/, adv. reposedness, n. reposer, n. /ri pohz /, n., v., reposed, reposing. n. 1. the state of reposing or being at rest; rest; sleep. 2. peace; tranquillity; calm. 3. dignified calmness, as of manner; composure …   Universalium

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