01 n. The place of the dead, or of souls after death; the grave; -- called in Hebrew sheol, and by the Greeks hades.
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The place of the dead, or of souls after death; the grave; -- called in Hebrew sheol, and by the Greeks hades.“He descended into hell.” — Book of Common Prayer.“Thou wilt not leave my soul in hell.” — Ps. xvi. 10.
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The place or state of punishment for the wicked after death; the abode of evil spirits. Hence, any mental torment; anguish.“It is a knell That summons thee to heaven or to hell.” — Shak.
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A place where outcast persons or things are gathered