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Term: Body Snatcher

Definition:

A body snatcher refers to a person who secretly removes corpses from their burial place, usually for illegal purposes such as medical research or selling body parts.

Senses:

1. Noun: A person who steals dead bodies from graves.
2. Noun: A mythical creature or ghost believed to steal corpses during the night.

Usage:

1. Noun - A person who steals dead bodies:

He was caught in the act and was arrested for being a body snatcher.

After discovering the graves had been disturbed, they suspected the existence of a body snatcher in the area.

2. Noun - Mythical creature or ghost:

Legend has it that a body snatcher roams the graveyard, haunting those who dare to trespass.

The villagers told tales of a body snatcher that would extract life essence from corpses.

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