First Known Use: 14th century
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1funeral
adjective fu·ner·al \ˈfyün-rəl, ˈfyü-nə-\
Definition of FUNERAL
1
: of, relating to, or constituting a funeral
2
: funereal 2
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Origin of FUNERAL
Middle English, from Late Latin funeralis, from Latin funer-, funus funeral (noun)
2funeral
noun
: a ceremony held for a dead person
Full Definition of FUNERAL
1
: the observances held for a dead person usually before burial or cremation
2
chiefly dialect : a funeral sermon
3
: a funeral procession
4
: an end of something's existence
5
: a matter of concern to one : worry <if you flunk, it's your funeral>
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Origin of FUNERAL
Middle English funerelles (plural), from Middle French funerailles (plural), from Medieval Latin funeralia (plural), from Late Latin, neuter plural of funeralis, adjective
First Known Use: circa 1512
FUNERAL Defined for Kids
funeral
noun fu·ner·al \ˈfyü-nə-rəl, ˈfyün-rəl\
Definition of FUNERAL for Kids
: the ceremonies held for a dead person (as before burial)
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