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carcases

NOUN

dead body; framework, base structure

Synonyms

WEAK

body cadaver corpse framework hulk mort remains shell skeleton stiff

Example Sentences

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She had not the means of refreshing it with pretty novelties and sentimental toys in that line,—with albums and valentines, fancy portfolios and pocket-secretaries, pearl paper-knives and tortoise-shell cardcases, Chinese puzzles and papier-maché checker-boards.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 02, No. 12, October, 1858 by Various