rest his soul

English

Alternative forms

• rest her soul, rest their souls

Etymology

From God rest his soul.

Pronunciation

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Phrase

rest his soul

1. (idiomatic) Used parenthetically to mark the referent as being deceased

Synonyms

• late
• late lamented
• of blessed memory
• sainted

Related terms

• Heaven rest his soul
• angels rest his soul
• Lord rest his soul
• God rest him