Corse Meaning in English
word
ˈkɔɹs
KORS
kˈɔːs
KAWS
Definition
An archaic or poetic word for a dead body, usually a human corpse. Rarely used in modern English except in historical or literary contexts.
Usage & Nuances
'Corse' is archaic and poetic; use 'corpse' in modern English for clarity. Most common in old poetry, historical texts, or stylized writing. Not to be confused with 'course' (path/class) or 'Corsica' (island).
Spanish: cadáverPortuguese (BR): cadáverPortuguese (PT): cadáverChinese (Simplified): 尸体Chinese (Traditional): 屍體Hindi: लाशArabic: جثةBengali: শব - মৃতদেহ (কাব্যিক)Russian: труп (устаревшее) - мёртвое тело (поэтическое)Japanese: 死体（詩的・古語）Vietnamese: thi hài (thi ca, cổ xưa) - xác chết (cổ) Korean: 시체 (고어적・시적 표현)Turkish: ceset (eski/kısa edebi kullanım)Urdu: لاش (قدیم یا شاعرانہ انداز)Indonesian: thi hài (cổ - thơ ca) - xác chết (cổ điển)
Example Sentences
The knight lay beside the corse of his friend.
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They found the corse in the woods.
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The poem spoke of a lonely corse by the river.
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"Farewell to the cold, pale corse," the old writer penned.
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In ancient tales, a king's corse would lie in state for days.
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You'll only run into the word corse if you're reading old poetry.
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