The act of suffocating, or the state of being suffocated; death caused by smothering or choking.
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The act of strangling, or the state of being strangled.
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A kiln.
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To destroy the life of by suffocation; to deprive of the air necessary for life; to cover up closely so as to prevent breathing; to suffocate; as, to…
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To destroy the life of by suffocation; to deprive of the air necessary for life; to cover up closely so as to prevent breathing; to suffocate; as, to…
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Suffocated; choked.
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Suffocated; choked.
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The act of causing asphyxia; a state of asphyxia.
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