Cadaverise
verb
verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Verb
- 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."
Example
More examples"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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