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Here-lies definition: (epitaph) Written on <a>gravestones</a> followed by the buried person's name.
A standard phrase written on the gravestone of a deceased person. "Here lies" is followed by the person's name and, often, a short description, especially in relation to their spouse or children. Here lies Joh Smith, loving father and husband.
Apr 30, 2012 · This book from 1900 whose full title is: Here Lies: Being a Collection of Ancient & Modern, Humorous and Queer Inscriptions from Tombstones compiled and edited by W.H. Howe, published by The New Amsterdam Book Company contains 197 pages of fascinating epitaphs, mostly from Great Britain.
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Jul 25, 2022 · Some of these epitaphs are momentous and others are hilarious — but all of them are near perfect representations of the persons buried beneath them. From Frank Sinatra to Jesse James, here lie 20 of our favorite gravestone inscriptions. Contents. John Yeast: "Here lies Johnny Yeast. Pardon me for not rising."
Aug 31, 2023 · Here lies is a fixed expression. It is a calque (direct, word-for-word translation) of the Latin hic jacet. As such, it happens also to be word-for-word equivalent to the French ci-gît.
Aug 27, 2023 · here lies. A phrase written on gravestones followed by the buried person's name.
Mar 23, 2022 · Olivia Clare Friedman's Here Lies provides a poignant portrait of the way grief can bring people together, uniting even strangers through a common pain and commitment to keep memories...
