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lay in repose

lay in repose is the simple past of lie in repose.

Meaning of lie in repose

Verb

lie in repose (third-person singular simple present lies in repose, present participle lying in repose, simple past lay in repose, past participle lain in repose)

  1. (intransitive, especially one of high social standing) To be laid out for public viewing after one’s death.

Questions about lay in repose

What is lay in repose the simple past of?
Lay in repose is the simple past of lie in repose.

Words near lay in repose in the dictionary

  1. lay in ambush
  2. lay in ashes
  3. lay in honor
  4. lay in lavender
  5. lay in one's throat
  6. lay in repose
  7. lay in state
  8. lay in the bed one had made
  9. lay in the way
  10. lay in wait
  11. lay into

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