phrase
Meaning 1
May they rest in peace.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Phrase guide
requiescant in pace
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History
Etymology
Unadapted borrowing from Latin requiēscant in pāce.
Across languages
Translations
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Italian: Riposa in pace — may they rest in peace
- Polish: niech spoczywa w pokoju — may they rest in peace
- Spanish: que descansen en paz — may they rest in peace