First Known Use: 15th century
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obsequy
noun ob·se·quy \ˈäb-sə-kwē\
plural ob·se·quies
Definition of OBSEQUY
: a funeral or burial rite —usually used in plural
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Origin of OBSEQUY
Middle English obsequie, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin obsequiae (plural), alteration of Latin exsequiae, from exsequi to follow out, execute — more at execution
Related to OBSEQUY
- Synonyms
- burying, entombing, entombment, inhumation, interment, interring, burial (usually obsequies), sepulture
- Antonyms
- disinterment, exhumation, unearthing
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