ashes

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ashes (enc)

n. pl.

The earthy or mineral particles of combustible substances remaining after combustion, as of wood or coal.

Specifically: The remains of the human body when burnt, or when "returned to dust" by natural decay.

Their martyred blood and ashes sow.

- Milton.

The coffins were broken open. The ashes were scattered to the winds.

- Macaulay.

The color of ashes; deathlike paleness.

The lip of ashes, and the cheek of flame.

- Byron.

In dust and ashes
with humble expression of grief or repentance; - from the method of mourning in Eastern lands.

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