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something said or written about someone to remember their life
  • The inscription on the urn read "Loving Father, Husband, and Brother."

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The first known use of inscription was in the 14th century

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“Inscription.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inscription. Accessed 14 Aug. 2020.

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