The Only Use of
repose
in
The Hobbit
- Thinking it unnecessary to disturb your esteemed repose, we have proceeded in advance to...
p. 28.5repose = rest
Definitions:
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(1)
(repose as in: repose on the sofa) to rest or lie
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(2)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) meaning too rare to warrant focus:
Repose can also mean to put something (e.g., trust) in someone or something.