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early grave
An unnaturally early death. Usually used in reference to a behavior that will bring about such a death. You're headed toward an early grave if you keep drinking the way you do now. My mom is always telling me, "If you keep staying out till all hours of the night, you're going to put me in an early grave!"
Common Names:
| Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
|---|
| Pastor | | - | Spanish, Late Roman |
| Nkruma | | - | Western African, Akan |
| Timothea | | - | Ancient Greek, Greek |
| Carsten | | KAHR-sten (Low German) | Low German, Danish |
| Juturna | | - | Roman Mythology |
| Juan (1) | | HWAHN (Spanish), JOO-ahn (Manx) | Spanish, Manx |