Obsequy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɔbsɪ.kwiː/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Obsequy is a noun meaning The last office for the dead.
Meaning
The last office for the dead.
More Meanings
- (chiefly in the plural) A funeral rite or service.
Example Sentences
But, to-day, there were no obsequies to observe at all.
And to the ladyes he reſtored agayn / The bodyes of her huſbandes yͭ were ſlayn / To done obſequies as tho was the gyſe.
It was a rather ghastly ceremony, but it was the only means in our power of showing our respect to the faithful dead and of celebrating his obsequies.
Word Forms
- obsequies
- obsequie
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include obsequie, parentation, apopemptic, exsequy, requiem, exequy.
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