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    Ashes \Ash"es\, n. pl. [OE. asche, aske, AS. asce, [ae]sce, axe;
    akin to OHG. asca, G. asche, D. asch, Icel. & Sw. aska, Dan.
    aske, Goth. azgo.]
    1. The earthy or mineral particles of combustible substances
    remaining after combustion, as of wood or coal.

    2. Specifically: The remains of the human body when burnt, or
    when ``returned to dust'' by natural decay.

    Their martyred blood and ashes sow. --Milton.

    The coffins were broken open. The ashes were
    scattered to the winds. --Macaulay.

    3. The color of ashes; deathlike paleness.

    The lip of ashes, and the cheek of flame. --Byron.

    {In dust and ashes}, {In sackcloth and ashes}, with humble
    expression of grief or repentance; -- from the method of
    mourning in Eastern lands.

    {Volcanic ashes}, or {Volcanic ash}, the loose, earthy
    matter, or small fragments of stone or lava, ejected by
    volcanoes.

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