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GRAVEROBBER
graverobber, ghoul, body snatcher
(noun) someone who takes bodies from graves and sells them for anatomical dissection
graverobber
(noun) someone who steals valuables from graves or crypts
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
graverobber (plural graverobbers)
One who robs graves or tombs in order to sell the contents for profit.
Synonyms
• bodysnatcher
• resurrectionist
Source: Wiktionary
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TRANSPOSITION
(noun) (music) playing in a different key from the key intended; moving the pitch of a piece of music upwards or downwards
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