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exequy

Pronunciation: /ˈɛksɪkwi/

Definition of exequy

noun

(exequies) formal
  • funeral rites:he attended the exequies for the dead pope
  • (exequy) literary a funeral ode.

Origin:

late Middle English: via Old French from Latin exsequias, accusative of exsequiae 'funeral ceremonies', from exsequi 'follow after'

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