Cadaverise

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    Alternative form of cadaverize. alt-of, alternative

    "During this man's imprisonment, he had adopted every available means of reducing himself; and as his name was called for trial, he was seen thumping his elbows violently against the walls of the dock, to effect a temporary suspension of the circulation, and cadaverise his countenance."

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"During this man's imprisonment, he had adopted every available means of reducing himself; and as his name was called for trial, he was seen thumping his elbows violently against the walls of the dock, to effect a temporary suspension of the circulation, and cadaverise his countenance."

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