grave robber
grave robber is the alternative spelling of graverobber.
Meaning of graverobber
Noun
graverobber (plural graverobbers)
- One who robs graves or tombs in order to sell the contents for profit.
- One who digs up corpses in order to sell them to anatomists and surgeons.
- Synonyms:
- body snatcher, resurrectionist
Forms of grave robber
| plural | grave robbers |
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Questions about grave robber
- What is grave robber the alternative spelling of?
- Grave robber is the alternative spelling of graverobber.
Words near grave robber in the dictionary
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