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grave, space excavated in the earth or rock for the burial of a corpse. When a grave is marked by a protective or memorial structure it is often referred to as a tomb tomb, vault or chamber constructed either partly or entirely above ground as a place of interment. Although it is often used as a synonym for grave, the word is derived from the Greek tymbos [burial ground].
..... Click the link for more information. . See burial burial, disposal of a corpse in a grave or tomb. The first evidence of deliberate burial was found in European caves of the Paleolithic period. Prehistoric discoveries include both individual and communal burials, the latter indicating that pits or ossuaries were ..... Click the link for more information. ; funeral customs funeral customs, rituals surrounding the death of a human being and the subsequent disposition of the corpse. Such rites may serve to mark the passage of a person from life into death, to secure the welfare of the dead, to comfort the living, and to protect the ..... Click the link for more information. . grave1 (of colours) sober or dull grave2 Music to be performed in a solemn manner 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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No references found | Recently, this subject has been renewed with more graveness, backed with tangible evidence that is signaling a true crisis among Lebanon's newspapers, even if it is still an "underground" concern. But may be a characteristic of the people of south Sudan, despite the reality on the ground which reflects nothing but a looming disaster, one still hears of some optimistic politicians who have either chosen to be indifferent or are intentionally under rating and hence down playing the graveness of the situation . This is the very first time that something like this has happened at the shelter and we hope the authorities see the graveness of the matter. |
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