God's acre

noun

: churchyard

was laid in rest in God's acre, with a comforting view of the river he loved so much

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of God's acre was in 1605

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“God's acre.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/God%27s%20acre. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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