exequies
/ (ˈɛksɪkwɪz) /
pl nsingular -quy
the rites and ceremonies used at funerals
Origin of exequies
1C14: from Latin exequiae (plural) funeral procession, rites, from exequī to follow to the end, from sequī to follow
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How to use exequies in a sentence
On Trinitie sundaie were the solemne exequies doone at Canturburie for his father, the king himselfe being present thereat.
Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (3 of 6): England (2 of 9) | Raphael HolinshedHis bodie was buried in an old churchyard of the pied friers, without any manner of exequies of funerall seruice doone for him.
Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (10 of 12) | Raphael HolinshedTo annoy him they suggested solemn exequies and prayers for the soul of Edward VI.
Ireland under the Tudors, Volume I (of II) | Richard BagwellAlso I bequeath for two candles to burn at my exequies 30 lbs.
Life in a Medival City | Edwin Benson
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