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Synonyms for deaths-head

Grammar : Noun
Spell : deths-hed
Phonetic Transcription : ˈdɛθsˌhɛd

Définition of deaths-head

  • As in memento mori : noun reminder of death
Example sentences :
  • It was a mourning ring, with the deaths-head and cross-bones.
  • Extract from : « Finger-Ring Lore » by William Jones
  • Lutce changes into a deaths-head before the eyes of the spectators.
  • Extract from : « Acrobats and Mountebanks » by Hugues Le Roux
  • He broke off to laugh with silent, hateful laughter, as mirthful as the grin of a deaths-head.
  • Extract from : « By order of the company » by Mary Johnston
  • The under side of the box has a deaths-head and cross-bones inlaid in black enamel.
  • Extract from : « Finger-Ring Lore » by William Jones
  • A deaths-head and cross-bones were not blazoned on my banners; my pecuniary resources too were limited.
  • Extract from : « The Earl of Beaconsfield » by James Anthony Froude
  • It has the Kings head in miniature behind a deaths-head between the letters C. R.
  • Extract from : « Finger-Ring Lore » by William Jones
  • The old woman then turned round her face towards him, and displayed—a deaths-head.
  • Extract from : « The Story of My Life, volumes 4-6 » by Augustus J. C. Hare
  • Another guest met the old woman on the stairs and equally saw the deaths-head.
  • Extract from : « The Story of My Life, volumes 4-6 » by Augustus J. C. Hare

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