uncoffined
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of uncoffined
Example Sentences
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Unless the Russians accept, as they probably will not, the year-old U.S. offer of a control treaty over Germany, the bones of contention in Central Europe will remain uncoffined and unquiet.
From Time Magazine Archive
The uncoffined dead of the fifth part of a city lay there.
From A Story of the Red Cross Glimpses of Field Work by Barton, Clara
The uncoffined corpse, which seemed that of a full-grown man, was covered with a white cloth, and rested on a thick straw mat, provided with handles along the sides.
From A Crystal Age by Hudson, W. H. (William Henry)
Out into the night he followed, and pursued her without rest, till she almost reached the high hill where her body lay uncoffined.
From The Story and Song of Black Roderick by Shorter, Dora Sigerson
Spirits of the uncoffined slain, Sudden blasts of triumph swelling, Oft, at night, in misty train, Rush around her narrow dwelling!
From English Verse Specimens Illustrating its Principles and History by Alden, Raymond MacDonald
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