rest “Nicholas was permitted to depart to his rest.” — Harriet Martineau · 'The loom and the lugger, a tale. part I' (1833) rest, n.1 I. Senses relating to repose or a break from activity. 1. a. Sleep, repose; the feeling of having been refreshed or restored through this. series two: anatomyLyall WallerstedtJune 1, 2020R 0 Likes