English Explanatory Dictionary

gravedigger

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person employed to dig graves.
  2. A necrophore, or burying beetle.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡɹeɪvˌdɪɡ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡɹeɪvˌdɪɡ.əɹ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-gravedigger.wav

Word forms

gravedigger gravediggers

Etymology

From grave + digger.

Related words

sexton
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