hic jacet
2 of 2Latin phrase
hic ja·cet
hik-ˈjā-sət 
hēk-ˈyä-ket
: here lies
—used especially preceding a name on a tombstone
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“Hic jacet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hic%20jacet. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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