Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
deadmen
Noun
/ˈdɛd.mɛn/
Definition
A term used to refer to the deceased, sometimes implying their presence in spirit or as a metaphor in certain contexts.
Examples
- In folklore, deadmen are often depicted as spirits wandering the earth.
- The legal term ‘deadmen’s statute’ refers to laws governing the testimony of deceased persons.
- The story revolved around the lost treasure of the deadmen who once roamed the high seas.
Meaning
The plural form of deadman, which can signify individuals who have died and can be used in various cultural, legal, or literary contexts.
Synonyms
- Deceased
- Dead
- Cadaver
- Corpse
- Spirit
