post-obit

Example Sentences

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I propose that you execute in my favor a post-obit on your uncle's life, giving me—well, we may have to wait a long time.

From Running Water by Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley)

Here, wealthy misers to inter,   We've shrouds of neat post-obit paper; While, for their heirs, we've _quick_silver,   That, fast as they can wish, will caper.

From The Complete Poems of Sir Thomas Moore Collected by Himself with Explanatory Notes by Rossetti, William Michael

Far from seeking revenge, the worst defaulter I ever had dealings with can not deny that I am always willing to accept a good post-obit.

From Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol IV. No. XX. January, 1852. by Various

As soon as the post-obit and the insurance policy are in this office, Mr. Hine, your first quarter's income is paid into your bank.

From Running Water by Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley)

What a thing that post-obit had turned out!

From Checkmate by Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan