by habs10 May 06, 2010
A Gentleman's Rest was once used primarily in the Victorian era when clothing was thicker and heavier.
As a Gentleman went about his business, he would find that his more intimate areas would become sweaty.
To avoid chaffing and sweat rash, a Gentleman would go to the 'airing cupboard' (which was a small well ventilated room within the house) to make use of his 'Gentleman's Rest' which consisted of a long stick, atop of which was a decorated shelf.
In America they used to refer to this room as the 'Rest Room' and is where the modern day term originates.
The Gentleman would remove his little Gentleman from his garments and rest himself upon this shelf to air himself out and naturally dry away the sweat.
Common decorations for the 'shelf' include Mermaids, Ophelia's arm, a slender female leg and Persephone's pony-tail.
Though popular at the time, only a known handful have survived to this day and are highly collectible in the art world and is commonly confused in its appearance with that of the common walking stick.
The earliest known example dates back to 1874 and whilst it is in poor condition it is still a beautiful piece.
As a Gentleman went about his business, he would find that his more intimate areas would become sweaty.
To avoid chaffing and sweat rash, a Gentleman would go to the 'airing cupboard' (which was a small well ventilated room within the house) to make use of his 'Gentleman's Rest' which consisted of a long stick, atop of which was a decorated shelf.
In America they used to refer to this room as the 'Rest Room' and is where the modern day term originates.
The Gentleman would remove his little Gentleman from his garments and rest himself upon this shelf to air himself out and naturally dry away the sweat.
Common decorations for the 'shelf' include Mermaids, Ophelia's arm, a slender female leg and Persephone's pony-tail.
Though popular at the time, only a known handful have survived to this day and are highly collectible in the art world and is commonly confused in its appearance with that of the common walking stick.
The earliest known example dates back to 1874 and whilst it is in poor condition it is still a beautiful piece.
by Victorian Tidbits August 08, 2021
A reference to the image "How to draw an owl". It refers to when a tutorial or instruction tells you to just do the rest of a certain action without telling you how to do it.
by Pcwer May 25, 2020
Something you hope that you will never hear in JROTC or in the Military.
Military term to start doing push-ups
Military term to start doing push-ups
1st SGT Williams: "Private Smith! Front-leaning rest position, MOVE!"
Private Smith: "Aww man. Time to get these damn push-ups"
Private Smith: "Aww man. Time to get these damn push-ups"
by Deez-nutz-goty September 02, 2021
Future rest is a term most notably used in the Army for any amount of time consumed by an individual to rest, relax or sleep prior to an event that will cause you to tire i.e work details, guard or missions. Similar to a nap, it differs only in that future-rest is taken when previous knowledge of a future work related event is known.
Pvt.Joe: Hey, you want to go use the computers?
Spc.John: Nah, I'm going to get some future-rest before we have to fill some sandbags.
Spc.John: Nah, I'm going to get some future-rest before we have to fill some sandbags.
by PrivateSnuffy April 26, 2009
I've finally done it. I made a text go blue. I'm so proud of myself for achieving this life goal. I can finally rest happy knowing that I did the world a favor! :)
by Stupid Af July 23, 2021
by Withheld to protect the innocent October 04, 2005