First Known Use: 13th century
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corpse
noun \ˈkȯrps\
: a dead body
Full Definition of CORPSE
1
archaic : a human or animal body whether living or dead
2
a : a dead body especially of a human being b : the remains of something discarded or defunct <the corpses of rusting cars>
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Origin of CORPSE
Middle English corps, from Anglo-French cors, corps, from Latin corpus
CORPSE Defined for Kids
corpse
noun \ˈkȯrps\
Definition of CORPSE for Kids
: a dead body
Word Root of CORPSE
The Latin word corpus, meaning “body,” and its form corporis give us the root corp or corpor. Words from the Latin corpus have something to do with the body. Corporal is an adjective describing something that has to do with a person's or animal's body. A corporal is a military officer who leads a body of soldiers. A corporation is a body, or group, of people who run a company. A corpse is a dead body.
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corpse
noun \ˈkȯ(ə)rps\
Medical Definition of CORPSE
: a dead body especially of a human being
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