shuffling off this mortal coil

A form of shuffle off this mortal coil — To die; to divest oneself of one's mortal body.

Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of shuffle off this mortal coil
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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

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