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corpse

[ kawrps ]

noun

  1. a dead body, usually of a human being.

    Synonyms:

  2. something no longer useful or viable:

    rusting corpses of old cars.

  3. Obsolete. a human or animal body, whether alive or dead.


corpse

/ ɔː /

noun

  1. a dead body, esp of a human being; cadaver
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. slang.
    theatre to laugh or cause to laugh involuntarily or inopportunely while on stage
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of corpse1

First recorded in 1225–75; Middle English corps; originally spelling variant of cors ( corse ) but the p is now sounded
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Word History and Origins

Origin of corpse1

C14: from Old French corps body, from Latin corpus body
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Synonym Study

See body.
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“Eventually, this body will be a corpse,” he tells one woman.

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With no DNA testing available in Gaza, each corpse was given a serial number.

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The suspect is accused of first-degree intentional homicide and seven other felony counts, including hiding a corpse and identity theft.

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Both actors bring a little life to the proceedings, but not enough to fully revive the corpse.

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"After the killing, you desecrated your husband's corpse. I do not know why you killed him."

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