obsequies

/ (ˈɒbsɪkwɪz) /

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pl n singular -quy

funeral rites

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Derived forms of obsequies

obsequial (ɒbˈsiːkwɪəl), adjective

Word Origin for obsequies

C14: via Anglo-Norman from Medieval Latin obsequiae (influenced by Latin exsequiae), from obsequium compliance

Words nearby obsequies

obscurum per obscurius, obsecrate, obsequence, obsequent, obsequent stream, obsequies, obsequious, obsequiousness, obsequy, observable, observance

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How to use obsequies in a sentence

His obsequies were observed with fitting dignity, accentuated by resounding volleys.
William Bradford of Plymouth|Albert Hale Plumb
It was he who buried the era of cartoons, although the obsequies were conducted with all pomp.
The History of Modern Painting, Volume 1 (of 4)|Richard Muther
The obsequies of the departed President were of an imposing kind.
Art in England|Dutton Cook
The old man was buried with difficulty, since there was no money to pay for the obsequies, but the hog was eaten.
The Reign of Greed|Jose Rizal

If we had to deny the obsequies to all who die without confession, we should forget the De profundis!
The Reign of Greed|Jose Rizal