Sarcophagus

Some of the dandies of the Club, such as the Marquis of Macabaw, Lord Doodeen, and fellows of that high order, are in the habit of indulging in this propensity upstairs in the billiard-rooms of the 'Sarcophagus' -- and, partly to make their acquaintance, partly from a natural aptitude for crime, Sackville Maine followed them, and became an adept in the odious custom.

The Book of Snobs William Makepeace Thackeray 1837

This important communication, having been made apart from the recognition of the Aunt and Nephew, passed on their approach, unanswered; and Dashall and his friend remained in doubt whether or not the Nephew, in his late definition of the word Sarcophagus, was in jest or earnest: Tallyho inclined to think that he was hoaxing the old gentleman; on the other hand, his Cousin bethought himself, that the apparent ingenuity of Jaz's definition was attributable entirely to his ignorance.

Real Life In London, Volumes I. and II. Or, The Rambles And Adventures Of Bob Tallyho, Esq., And His Cousin, The Hon. Tom Dashall, Through The Metropolis; Exhibiting A Living Picture Of Fashionable Characters, Manners, And Amusements In High And Low Life (1821) John Badcock 1823

A temporary structure, known as the Sarcophagus, was built over the ruined fourth reactor to assist in containing the radioactive debris.

Rogue Oracle 2011

A temporary structure, known as the Sarcophagus, was built over the ruined fourth reactor to assist in containing the radioactive debris.

Rogue Oracle 2011

So convinced has the French Government become of the evils of burial that it has patronized and encouraged one M. Bonneau, who proposes that instead of a great city having its neighbouring cemeteries, it should be provided with a building called The Sarcophagus, occupying an elevated situation, to which the bodies of rich and poor should be conveyed, and there reduced to ashes by a powerful furnace.

The Recreations of a Country Parson Andrew Kennedy Hutchison Boyd 1862

"Sarcophagus," suggested the doctor, only the twinkle of his deep blue eyes betraying his amusement.

Heart of Gold Ruth Alberta Brown

It was very snug from the outward aspect, but we soon found that there were two objections to the "Sarcophagus," as it was named.

The Home of the Blizzard Being the Story of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition, 1911-1914 Douglas Mawson 1920

His name is taken off the books of the 'Sarcophagus' long ago.

The Book of Snobs William Makepeace Thackeray 1837

Why -- Why did I and Wagley ever do so cruel an action as to introduce young Sackville Maine into that odious 'Sarcophagus'?

The Book of Snobs William Makepeace Thackeray 1837

'This is better than dining at the "Sarcophagus,"' thinks I to myself, at which Club Wagley and I had intended to take our meal; and so we accepted the kindly invitation, whence arose afterwards a considerable intimacy.

The Book of Snobs William Makepeace Thackeray 1837