Meaning Of The Word Potter's field

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potter's field in American English
a burial ground for paupers or unknown persons
noun: a piece of ground reserved as a burial place for strangers and the friendless poor. Matt. 27:7

potter's field in British English
noun: a cemetery where poor or unidentified people are buried at the public expense

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