corses

Definition of corsesnext
plural of corse, archaic
as in corpses
a dead body would have to inter the corse of many a fallen comrade before the war's end

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Noun
  • Living corpses returning from war.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Organized crime exercises de facto control over vast swaths of the country, where the discovery of clandestine graves is commonplace, and thousands of corpses remain unidentified in morgues and public cemeteries.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The bear sprawled across one of the carcasses, watching the wolves leave.
    Frank Glaser, Outdoor Life, 1 Apr. 2026
  • From the decaying carcasses, a new swarm of bees springs forth, marking the success of the sacrifice.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Corses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corses. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.

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