English Explanatory Dictionary

potter's field

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A public place where strangers, paupers, and criminals are buried.

Pronunciation

En-au-potter's field.ogg

Word forms

potter's field potter's fields pottersfield

Etymology

This phrase derives from the reference to the potter's field in the New Testament, Matthew 27:7. After Judas Iscariot committed suicide and left the 30 pieces of silver from betraying Jesus, the chief priest use the money to purchase a potter's field to bury gentiles.

Synonyms

pauper's grave common grave
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