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gravedigger

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Etymology

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From grave +‎ digger.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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gravedigger (plural gravediggers)

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

Usage notes

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  • Not used of a modern cemetery worker who uses a mechanical digger.

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