Definition
Used parenthetically to mark the referent as being deceased
Origins
From God rest his soul.
Also Said As
- late
- late lamented
- of blessed memory
- sainted
See Also
- Heaven rest his soul
- angels rest his soul
- Lord rest his soul
- God rest him
How People Actually Use It
This is said to a person, whom have lost someone in their lives. This gives a comfort to the person. This can also be said to someone, whom have lost a female companion, but with a swift of the "he" to a "she"
"Walking towards my friend who just lost his mother at the graveyard. I walked to him and said: "god rest his soul" Or at the hospital of a newly death and comforting the depressed friend: "god rest he/her soul""
Source: Urban Dictionary