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BURYING ALIVE

\bˈɛɹɪɪŋ ɐlˈa͡ɪv], \bˈɛɹɪɪŋ ɐlˈa‍ɪv], \b_ˈɛ_ɹ_ɪ__ɪ_ŋ ɐ_l_ˈaɪ_v]\

Definitions of BURYING ALIVE

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)

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In English law. The ancient punishment of sodomites, and those who contracted with Jews. Fleta, lib. 1, c. 27,

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
By Henry Campbell Black

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