Extending beyond the reach of memory, record, or tradition; indefinitely ancient; as, existing from time immemorial.
One who writes or signs a memorial.
One who petitions by a memorial.
Something which stands, or remains, to keep in remembrance what is past; a memorial.
A building, pillar, stone, or the like, erected to preserve the remembrance of a person, event, action, etc.; as, the Washington monument; the Bunker Hill monument. Also, a tomb, with memorial inscriptions.
A stone or other permanent object, serving to indicate a limit or to mark a boundary.
A saying, deed, or example, worthy of record.
Of, pertaining to, or suitable for, a monument; as, a monumental inscription.
Serving as a monument; memorial; preserving memory.
That which remains; that which is left after loss or decay; a remaining portion; a remnant.
The body from which the soul has departed; a corpse; especially, the body, or some part of the body, of a deceased saint or martyr; -- usually in the plural when referring to the whole body.
Hence, a memorial; anything preserved in remembrance; as, relics of youthful days or friendships.