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Synonym for death Neutral Pop one's clogs [2] To die Humorous, [1] Informal [2] British. "Pop" is English slang for "pawn." A 19th-century working man might tell his family to take his clothes to the pawn shop to pay for his funeral, with his clogs among the most valuable items. Promoted to Glory: Death of a Salvationist: Formal Salvation Army ...
Thus I discharged two duties, those of friend and judge; yet I feel in my conscience something which makes me doubt whether my conduct was not criminal." [15]: 131–132 — Chilon of Sparta, philosopher (6th century BCE), speaking to his friends before his death "It is better to perish here than to kill all these poor beans."
The family of the deceased is not expected to serve any visiting guests food or drink. It is customary that the visiting guests do not eat or drink in the house where the death has occurred. The family in mourning are required to bathe twice a day, eat a single simple vegetarian meal, and try to cope with their loss.
The death of a partner can take a serious toll on the surviving spouse's well-being. Experts suggest ways people can protect their health. The 'widowhood effect': How losing a spouse can affect ...
Stevie Nicks is still mourning the loss of Christine McVie. "Chris was my first best friend that I lost," Nicks recently told PEOPLE in an email interview of her longtime Fleetwood Mac bandmate.
Her friend Ronald Goldman was also fatally stabbed during the incident. Jenner, 68, reflected upon her friend's death in the documentary. "You never get over losing a friend that way," Jenner said.
"Be fruitful." [5]: 109 — Increase Mather, New England Puritan clergyman, president of Harvard College (23 August 1723) "I have ever cherished an honest pride; never have I stooped to friendship with Jonathan Wild, or with any of his detestable thief-takers; and though an undutiful son, I never damned my mother's eyes."
An Ohio mother is mourning the loss of her two adult children and is focused on getting them "justice" after they were both shot and killed this week. On Tuesday, Dec. 10, after 7 p.m. local time ...