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Synonyms for obsequies

Grammar : Noun
Spell : ob-si-kwee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɒb sɪ kwi


Définition of obsequies

Origin :
  • "funeral rites," plural of obsequy.
  • noun rites
Example sentences :
  • The obsequies of Gian Galeazzo completed, Charles pushed on.
  • Extract from : « The Life of Cesare Borgia » by Raphael Sabatini
  • "The obsequies of a pirate are best held in late afternoon," he replied.
  • Extract from : « Mixed Faces » by Roy Norton
  • They were ostentatiously solemnizing the obsequies of the departed monarch.
  • Extract from : « Henry IV, Makers of History » by John S. C. Abbott
  • The obsequies of the departed President were of an imposing kind.
  • Extract from : « Art in England » by Dutton Cook
  • They were the obsequies of poverty, with which pride had nothing to do.
  • Extract from : « The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. » by Washington Irving
  • The Pope's chamberlain attended the obsequies, which was unusual.
  • Extract from : « Lucretia Borgia » by Ferdinand Gregorovius
  • Priam performs the obsequies for sacus, believing him to be dead.
  • Extract from : « The Metamorphoses of Ovid » by Publius Ovidius Naso
  • It will not be my fault if I do not help warmly at his obsequies.
  • Extract from : « Hugh, Bishop of Lincoln » by Charles L. Marson
  • Were they not celebrating the obsequies of an obnoxious policy?
  • Extract from : « The Life of William Ewart Gladstone, Vol. 1 (of 3) » by John Morley
  • On one occasion, it was the obsequies of an officer in the army.
  • Extract from : « Saunterings » by Charles Dudley Warner

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