canonical canonical : 1. Authorized; recognized. 2. Religion: Relating to canon law. 3. Art: Relating to a particular artist's works established as authentic and complete. 4. Literature: Relating to a list of literary works permanently established as having highest merit. 5. Math: In simplest or standard form. 6. Music: Relating to a piece of music in which a melody is ...
The Last Meal Throughout history, prisoners condemned to death have customarily been offered a special "last meal." In premodern Europe, it was a symbolic social act where, by accepting the last meal, the condemned was believed to forgive the executioner, judge, and witnesses. Although alcohol was once used to soothe prisoners and keep them from lashing out during the execution process, alcohol is ...
coronary coronary : 1. Of or relating to the crown. 2. Of or relating to the heart. 3. Of or relating to the arteries or veins of the heart. 4. A heart attack. 5. The office of a coroner.
picaresque picaresque : 1. Of or relating to humorous or satiric fiction describing, in a series of episodes, the adventures of a roguish hero. 2. Of or relating to rogues or scoundrels.
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