sepulture — ozdic

Definitions

noun

1

The act of sepulchring, committing the remains of a deceased person to the grave or sepulchre.

By thy own Soul! by thoſe who gave thee Breath! By all the ſacred Prevalence of Pray'r; Ah, leave me not for Grecian Dogs to tear! The common Rites of Sepulture beſtow, To ſooth a Father's and a Mother's Woe; Let their large Gifts procure an Urn at leaſt, And Hector⁠'s Ashes in his Country reſt.

2

Alternative form of sepulchre.

verb

1

To inter in a sepulture.

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Synonyms

noun — a chamber that is used as a grave

sepulcher
sepulchre

noun — the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave

burial
entombment
inhumation
interment

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By thy own Soul! by thoſe who gave thee Breath! By all the ſacred Prevalence of Pray'r; Ah, leave me not for Grecian Dogs to tear! The common Rites of Sepulture beſtow, To ſooth a Father's and a Mothe

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