What is "reposing"

Repose \Re*pose"\ (r[-e]*p[=o]z"), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Reposed (-p?zd"); p. pr. & vb. n. Reposing.] [F. reposer; L. pref. re- re- + pausare to pause. See Pause, Pose, v.]

1. To cause to stop or to rest after motion; hence, to deposit; to lay down; to lodge; to reposit. [Obs.]

   But these thy fortunes let us straight repose In this divine cave's bosom.
   --Chapman.

   Pebbles reposed in those cliffs amongst the earth . . . are left behind.
   --Woodward.

2. To lay at rest; to cause to be calm or quiet; to compose; to rest, -- often reflexive; as, to repose one's self on a couch.

   All being settled and reposed, the lord archbishop did present his majesty to the lords and commons.
   --Fuller.

   After the toil of battle to repose Your wearied virtue.
   --Milton.

3. To place, have, or rest; to set; to intrust.

   The king reposeth all his confidence in thee.
   --Shak.

vb. (present participle of repose English)