Graveless

/ˈɡreɪvləs/ adjective

Definition

Without a grave; not buried or lacking a proper burial place.

Etymology

From grave (burial place) + -less (suffix meaning without). The suffix -less comes from Old English and means the absence of something.

Kelly Says

Many famous historical figures were denied proper graves as punishment—graveless burials were used to dishonor enemies and deny them peaceful rest, making this word loaded with meaning about how societies treated the dead.

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