ASH'ES, n. plu. Without the singular number. 1. The earthy particles of combustible substances remaining after combustion; as of wood or coal.2. The remains of the human body when burnt. Hence figuratively, a dead body or corpse.3. In scripture, ashes is used to denote vileness, meanness, frailty, or humiliation.I who am but dust and ashes. Gen 18.I abhor myself and repent in dust and ashes. Job 42.
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