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mortsafe [ˈmɔːtˌseɪf]
n a heavy iron cage or grille placed over the grave of a newly deceased person during the 19th century in order to deter body snatchers [from mort dead body (via Old French from Latin mors death) + safe] Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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