Breadcrumb Home > Dictionary > Index A altar of repose: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: al'tar of repose' Pronunciation: [key] — Rom. Cath. Ch. Rom. Cath. Ch. a pedestal or niche upon which the sacraments are preserved from Maundy Thursday to Good Friday. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. altar cloth altarpiece TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: sortie Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language