rest

/ˈrest/

Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German rasta rest and perhaps to Old High German ruowa calm

noun

  1. repose, sleep; specifically : a bodily state characterized by minimal functional and metabolic activities

  2. freedom from activity or labor

  3. a state of motionlessness or inactivity

verb

  1. to get rest by lying down; especially : sleep

  2. to lie dead

  3. to cease from action or motion : refrain from labor or exertion

noun

  1. a projection or attachment on the side of the breastplate of medieval armor for supporting the butt of a lance