Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A tomb; a mausoleum.

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Examples

  • William slumber undisturbed in the tomb-house, elaborately decorated by Wolsey.

    Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 17, No. 098, February, 1876 Various

  • But it is impossible in words adequately to describe the effect of these tiles, and of the tiles that line to the very roof the tomb-house on the right of the court.

    The Spell of Egypt Robert Smythe Hichens 1907

  • A visit to the De la Gardie tomb-house was soon arranged for the next day, and a little general conversation ensued.

    Ghost Stories of an Antiquary 1899

  • In the old fane of Saint Denis, the tomb-house of the long line of French kings, she solemnly placed her armour and arms at the foot of an image of the Holy Mother, near the spot where were kept the relics of the Patron Saint of France.

    Joan of Arc Gower, Ronald Sutherland, Lord, 1845-1916 1893

  • In the old fane of Saint Denis, the tomb-house of the long line of French kings, she solemnly placed her armour and arms at the foot of an image of the Holy Mother, near the spot where were kept the relics of the Patron Saint of France.

    Joan of Arc Ronald Sutherland Gower 1880

  • They thought first of what was called "the tomb-house," built by

    The Life of John Milton Volume 3 1643-1649 David Masson 1864

  • The "tomb-house" was again looked at, and the choir of the Chapel diligently re-investigated.

    The Life of John Milton Volume 3 1643-1649 David Masson 1864

  • The “tomb-house” was again looked at, and the choir of the Chapel diligently re-investigated.

    The Life of John Milton Masson, David, 1822-1907 1859

  • On the accession of James II. he was again employed at Windsor in Wolsey's tomb-house, which it was intended should be used as a Roman

    Art in England Notes and Studies Dutton Cook 1856

  • At length the service concluded, and, losing all patience, he was about to depart, when the jester peered round the lower angle of the tomb-house, and beckoned to him.

    Windsor Castle William Harrison Ainsworth 1843

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