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obsequies

/ˈɒb.sɪ.kwiːz/

/ˈɑb.sɪ.kwiːz/

Translations

obsequynoun

obsequies

/ˈɒb.sɪ.kwiː/

/ˈɑb.sɪ.kwi/

obsèquesS’emploie le plus souvent au pluriel.

The obsequy took place at the parish church.

Les obsèques eurent lieu à l’église paroissiale.

Additional translations

hommageEmploi archaïque.

Synonyms

funeral rite

funeral service

Antonyms

obsequynoun

A funeral rite or burial ceremony (most often used in the plural form obsequies).

Mourners gathered at dawn to perform the obsequies for the fallen soldiers.

(Archaic) Dutiful or respectful service; homage.

In return for his lord's protection, the vassal rendered daily obsequy.