Sepulture
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsɛpəɫt͡ʃ ə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sepulture is a noun meaning (uncountable) The act of sepulchring, committing the remains of a deceased person to the grave or sepulchre.
Meaning
(uncountable) The act of sepulchring, committing the remains of a deceased person to the grave or sepulchre.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To inter in a sepulture.
- (archaic) Alternative form of sepulchre.
Example Sentences
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.
Word Forms
- sepultures
- sepulturing
- sepultured
Synonyms for sepulture
Depending on context, synonyms include interment, sepulchre, sepulcher, burial, entombment, inhumation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sepulcher, sepulchre, inhumation, entombment, interment, burial.
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