antiquity
noun 1. The ancient world, especially before the Middle Ages. Emperor Nero of Rome was one of the great despots of antiquity. 2. The quality of great age. Only an expert can establish the antiquity of these jeweled brooches. antiquities noun (plural) Valuable objects from ancient times. Among the Mayan antiquities were several beaded masks. |
repose
verb 1. To lie at rest. Until it was time to leave, I reposed in the hammock on the porch. 2. To place (power, etc.) in some person or group. Even after the strange Buzzfeed video, I hope that America still reposes its trust in Barack Obama. noun A state of rest or relaxation. Juliet’s visage in repose was startingly beautiful. |