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mortuary

/ˈmɔrt͡ʃuˌɛri/ /ˈmɔrt͡ʃəˌwɛri/

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noun

Morgue, funérarium

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. "

La famille a emmené la grand-mère décédée à la morgue pour les préparatifs avant les funérailles.

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noun

Morgue, funérarium

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. "

Comme le fermier est décédé sans laisser de testament, le vicaire a fait valoir son droit au funérarium, réclamant la meilleure vache laitière du défunt comme paiement dû à l'église.

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adjective

Mortuaire, funéraire

Of, or relating to death or a funeral; funereal

Examples :

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

La boutique de fleurs était spécialisée dans les arrangements funéraires, fournissant de magnifiques bouquets pour les funérailles.

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