What does passing-bell mean?
Passing-bell means Alternative form of passing bell..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Alternative form of passing bell..
1917, Wilfred Owen, Anthem for Doomed Youth What passing-bells for these who die as cattle? — Only the monstrous anger of the guns. Only the stuttering rifles' rapid rattle Can patter out their hasty orisons.
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Passing-bell means Alternative form of passing bell..
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1917, Wilfred Owen, Anthem for Doomed Youth What passing-bells for these who die as cattle? — Only the monstrous anger of the guns. Only the stuttering rifles' rapid rattle Can patter out their hasty orisons.
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