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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Mort-safe.
 
A wrought-iron frame to prevent dead bodies from being exhumed by resurrectionists. (See Notes and Queries, March 14th, 1891, p. 210.)   1
 


 Morse Alphabet (The).Mortal. 

 
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