requiescat

American  

[rek-wee-es-kaht, -kat] / ˌrɛk wiˈɛs kɑt, -kæt /

noun

1. a wish or prayer for the repose of the dead.

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requiescat British  

/ ˌrɛkwɪˈɛskæt /

noun

1. a prayer for the repose of the souls of the dead

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Etymology

Origin of requiescat

1815–25; < Latin: short for requiescat in pace

Example Sentences

“Thank you for so many incredible memories. I love you and miss you. Requiescat in pace.”

From Fox News • May 11, 2020

"Requiescat in pace!" is the wish and hope of his historian and friend.

From The History of Minnesota and Tales of the Frontier by Flandrau, Charles E. (Charles Eugene)

Requiescat in pace you can crow no more.

From "Co. Aytch" Maury Grays, First Tennessee Regiment or, A Side Show of the Big Show by Watkins, Sam R.

Take the motorist's case:— On his tomb you can read, "Requiescat in pace."

From Mr. Punch Awheel The Humours of Motoring and Cycling by Hammerton, John Alexander, Sir

Under another face, marked by a more spiritual grace, I find written Requiescat.

From Collections and Recollections by Russell, George William Erskine