deathday

[ deth-dey ]

noun

1. the day or the anniversary of the day of a person's death.

Word History and Origins

Origin of deathday¹

before 900; Middle English deth day, Old English deothdæge. See death, day

Example Sentences

Who crowns his bust with laurels, or celebrates his birthday and his deathday with solemn festivals and pompous panegyrics?

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