EXEQUIES


Meaning of EXEQUIES in English

[ 'ɛksɪkwi ]

■ plural noun ( sing. exequy ) formal funeral rites.

Origin

ME: via OFr. from L. exsequiae 'funeral ceremonies', from exsequi 'follow after'.

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