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Epitaph, n.
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An inscription on a tomb, showing that virtues acquired by death have a retroactive effect. Following is a touching example:
[Here lie the bones of Parson Platt]
Here lie the bones of Parson Platt,Wise, pious, humble and all that,
Who showed us life as all should live it;
Let that be said—and God forgive it!
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