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单词 resurrection cove
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resurrection cove
resurrection cove n. slang (now historical) = resurrection man n.
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the mind > possession > taking > stealing or theft > thief > bodysnatcher > [noun]
resurrectionist1777
resurrection man1781
resurrection woman1815
body snatcher1819
resurrection cove1819
resurrectioner1822
resurrection jarvey1825
grab1831
snatcher1831
body lifter1832
all-night man1861
resurrector1861
the world > life > death > disposal of corpse > exhumation > [noun] > one who > for anatomical purposes
resurrectionist1777
resurrection man1781
resurrection woman1815
resurrection cove1819
resurrection jarvey1825
1819 J. H. Vaux New Vocab. Flash Lang. in Memoirs II. 201 Resurrection-cove, a stealer of dead bodies.
1837 W. H. Ainsworth Rookwood (rev. ed.) iii. xxxiii. 279 Do you take me for a resurrection cove; for a dealer in dead stock, eh! sirrah?
1929 J. S. Montgomery in Salt Lake Tribune 21 July 3/3 Resurrection Coves, Bridle Culls, Family-men, and such ilk, all candidates for a ‘Tyburn tippet’.
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