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ASH'ES, n. plu. Without the singular number.

1. The earthy particles of combustible substances remaining after combustion as of wood or coal.
2. The remains of the human body when burnt. Hence figuratively, a dead body or corpse.
3. In scripture, ashes is used to denote vileness, meanness, frailty, or humiliation.

I who am but dust and ashes. Genesis 18 .

I abhor myself and repent in dust and ashes. Job 42 .

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Entry for 'Ashes'. King James Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​kjd/​a/ashes.html.
 
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