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altar of repose

al·tar of re·pose
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [awl-ter uhv, ov ri-pohz]
    • /ˈɔl tər ʌv, ɒv rɪˈpoʊz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [awl-ter uhv, ov ri-pohz]
    • /ˈɔl tər ʌv, ɒv rɪˈpoʊz/

Definition of altar of repose words

  • noun altar of repose a pedestal or niche upon which the sacraments are preserved from Maundy Thursday to Good Friday. 1
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Origin of altar of repose

First appearance:

before 1870
One of the 26% newest English words
First recorded in 1870-75

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Parts of speech for Altar of repose

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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altar of repose popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 3% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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