H.J.S.

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abbreviation

here lies buried.

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Origin of H.J.S.

From Latin hīc jacet sepultus

Words nearby H.J.S.

Hiwassee, hiya, Hizbollah, H.J., H.J. Res., H.J.S., HK, Hkakabo Razi, HKJ, hl, HLA

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How to use H.J.S. in a sentence

The Hjs from all parts of the Muslim world at length arrive weary and worn at one of these stages.
The Faith of Islam|Edward Sell

British Dictionary definitions for H.J.S.

HJS

abbreviation for (on gravestones)

hic jacet sepultus

Word Origin for HJS

Latin: here lies buried

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