REPOSE (2)

repose (2). Repose, n. sleep, quiet, rest, the cause of rest

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Re‐pose″, v. i. 1. 1. To lie at rest; to rest.
Within a thicket I reposed. Chapman. 2. 2. Figuratively, to remain or abide restfully without anxiety or alarms.
It is upon these that the soul may repose. I. Taylor. 3. 3. To lie; to be supported; as, trap reposing on sand.
Syn. — To lie; recline; couch; rest; sleep; settle; lodge; abide.