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burying ground

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noun

  1. a burial ground.

Etymology

Origin of burying ground

First recorded in 1705–15

Example Sentences

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In the tumult Bertram reached Atmâ's side, but before he could speak, Atmâ whispered in his ear, "Meet me in the Moslem Burying ground to-morrow night."

From Atmâ A Romance by Frazer, Caroline Augusta

Breakfast at Glengyle 91   Lairds of Glengyle—Rob Roy 92   Burying ground 94   Ferryman’s Hut 95   Trossachs 96   Loch Achray 101   Return to Ferryman’s Hut 102 p. viThird Week.

From Recollections of a Tour Made in Scotland A.D. 1803 by Shairp, John Campbell

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