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May the libertine rest well! (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rip

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This clue might be a double definition.

'may the libertine' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't understand how one could define the other.

'rest well' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's an association between them I don't understand?

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for rip that I've seen before include "dissolute character" , "Gash" , "Tear, rent" , "Letters often seen on gravestone" , "See 14" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.
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