The Death Bed

The Death Bed Glossary

heaped

(verb) put (objects or a loose substance) in a heap

aqueous

(adjective) of or containing water, typically as a solvent or medium

lipped

(verb) (of water) lap against

opiate

1. (adjective) relating to, resembling, or containing opium

2. (noun) a thing which soothes or stupefies

weir

(noun) a low dam built across a river to raise the level of water upstream or regulate its flow

gummering

(verb) covering or otherwise applying with rubber

wraith

(noun) a ghost or ghostlike image of someone, especially one seen shortly before or after their death

grope

(verb) feel about or search blindly or uncertainly with the hands