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Definition of Gravestone
1. Noun. A stone that is used to mark a grave.
Group relationships: Grave, Tomb
Generic synonyms: Memorial, Monument, Stone
Definition of Gravestone
1. n. A stone laid over, or erected near, a grave, usually with an inscription, to preserve the memory of the dead; a tombstone.
Definition of Gravestone
1. Noun. A stone slab set at the head of a grave. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Gravestone
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Gravestone
Literary usage of Gravestone
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Vital Records of Danvers, Massachusetts, to the End of the Year 1849 by Danvers (Mass.) (1910)
"gravestone record, Putnam private burial ground, off Sylvan Street, Danvers. o.
R. n. ... gravestone record, Tapley and Preston private burial ground, ..."
2. Vital Records of Abington, Massachusetts to the Year 1850 by Abington (Mass.) (1912)
"gravestone record, Stones on north side of Beech Hill,T Rockland, ... gravestone
record, Old Cemetery in Abington, in pine grove west of track between ..."
3. Vital Records of Newbury, Massachusetts, to the End of the Year 1849 by Newbury (Mass.) (1911)
"gravestone record, private burial ground on Joseph Haley's farm, Oldtown. в. ...
gravestone record, Friend's Burying Ground, Turkey Hill road, West Newbury. ..."
4. The Gentleman's Magazine (1840)
"... Ancient gravestone at Bremhill, Wilts 272 View of Stonehenge . ... Kent 577 *
Representation of a Carved gravestone in the Church of Hoo 583 END OF ..."
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