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obsequies Definition

ob·se·quies (äb′si kwēz′)

funeral rites or ceremonies

Etymology: < obs. sing. obsequy < OFr obseques < ML obsequiae (pl.) (< L obsequium, compliance: see obsequious), substituted for L exsequiae: see exequies

obsequies Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • perform: When they had performed the funeral obsequies, Al-Hasan arraigned the assassin before him.
  • attend: The new arrangements under the Eight Hours Act enabled the workmen of various pits to attend the final obsequies in large numbers.

Adjective modifier

  • funeral: When they had performed the funeral obsequies, Al-Hasan arraigned the assassin before him.
  • final: The new arrangements under the Eight Hours Act enabled the workmen of various pits to attend the final obsequies in large numbers.