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We have found multiple words rest. Choose the one you are looking for and click on the link in its Dictionary entry column to see its detailed etymology.

Dictionary entry Language Definition
rest English (Noun) (countable) Any object designed to be used to support something else.. (countable) Any relief from exertion; a state of quiet and relaxation.. (dated) A set or game at tennis.. (euphemistic, [...](countable) Any object designed to be used to support something else.. (countable) Any relief from exertion; a state of quiet and relaxation.. (dated) A set or game at tennis.. (euphemistic, [...]
rest English (Verb) (intransitive) To be free from that which harasses or disturbs; be quiet or still; be undisturbed.. (intransitive) To cease from action, motion, work, or performance of any kind; stop; desist; [...](intransitive) To be free from that which harasses or disturbs; be quiet or still; be undisturbed.. (intransitive) To cease from action, motion, work, or performance of any kind; stop; desist; [...]
rest English (Verb Noun) (obsolete) To remain. (UK, finance) A surplus held as a reserved fund by a bank to equalize its dividends, etc.; in the Bank of England, the balance of assets above liabilities.. (uncountable) [...](obsolete) To remain. (UK, finance) A surplus held as a reserved fund by a bank to equalize its dividends, etc.; in the Bank of England, the balance of assets above liabilities.. (uncountable) [...]
rest English (Verb) (obsolete) To arrest.(obsolete) To arrest.

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