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mortuary

/ˈmɔrt͡ʃuˌɛri/ /ˈmɔrt͡ʃəˌwɛri/

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noun

Leichenhalle, Bestattungsinstitut

A place where dead bodies are stored prior to burial or cremation.

Examples :

"The family took the deceased grandmother to the mortuary for preparation before the funeral. "

Die Familie brachte die verstorbene Großmutter zur Leichenhalle, um sie vor der Beerdigung vorzubereiten.

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noun

Leichenhalle, Bestattungsinstitut

A sort of ecclesiastical heriot, a customary gift claimed by, and due to, the minister of a parish on the death of a parishioner.

Examples :

"Because the farmer died without leaving a will, the vicar asserted his right to the mortuary, claiming the deceased's best milk cow as payment owed to the church. "

Da der Bauer ohne Testament starb, machte der Pfarrer sein Recht auf die Leichenhalle geltend und forderte die beste Milchkuh des Verstorbenen als Zahlung an die Kirche.

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adjective

Toten-, Leichen-, Bestattungs-

Of, or relating to death or a funeral; funereal

Examples :

"The florist shop specialized in mortuary arrangements, providing beautiful bouquets for funerals. "

Der Blumenladen war auf Bestattungsarrangements spezialisiert und lieferte wunderschöne Sträuße für Beerdigungen.

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