transitive verb reposed -·posed′, reposing -·pos′·ing

Etymology: LME reposen < OFr reposer < LL repausare < L re-, again + LL pausare: see pose

intransitive verb

1. to lie at rest
2. to rest from work, travel, exercise, etc.
3. to rest in death or a grave
4. to lie quiet and calm
5. to lie, rest, or be supported shale reposing on a bed of limestone
6. Archaic to have trust (in); rely (on or upon)

noun

1. a reposing, or resting
2. 1. rest
   2. sleep
3. peace of mind; freedom from worry or troubles
4. calm or ease of manner; composure
5. calm; tranquillity; peace
6. harmony of form or color, giving an effect of tranquillity, as in painting

transitive verb reposed -·posed′, reposing -·pos′·ing

1. Rare to place; put
2. to place (trust, confidence, etc.) in someone
3. to place (power, management, etc.) in the control of some person or group

Etymology: ME reposen < L repositus: see repository