grim dig

grim dig

n
informal obsolete NZ an obdurate soldier
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Today, amid sticky 29C temperatures, the 18-strong British team will be joined by 25 Greek rescuers to begin the grim dig.
SEARCH Victim Sian ACCUSED Halliwell GRIM DIG Site of second body