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exequy

[ ek-si-kwee ]

noun

, plural ex·e·quies.
  1. Usually exequies. funeral rites or ceremonies; obsequies.
  2. a funeral procession.


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Other Words From

  • ex·e·qui·al [ek-, see, -kwee-, uh, l], adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of exequy1

1350–1400; Middle English exequies (plural) < Medieval Latin, Latin exequiae literally, train of followers, equivalent to ex- ex- 1 + sequ ( ī ) to follow) + -iae, feminine plural noun suffix

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What is an exequy?

An exequy is a funeral procession, such as a hearse carrying the deceased person and cars of mourners driving in a slow line to a cemetery for burial.

An exequy is also any formal ceremony for the burial, internment, or cremation of a deceased person in a religion or culture. The term can be used to reference a specific rite such as a religious service or the entire process from funeral to burial. 

A rare word, exequy is almost never used to describe one funeral or funeral rite, although it’s used to describe one funeral procession. Instead, the plural exequies is used to discuss more than one funeral or funeral rites, as well as more than one funeral procession.

Example: The cars in the long exequy moved slowly through our neighborhood on their way to the cemetery.

Where does exequy come from?

The first records of the term exequy are from around the late 1300s. It ultimately comes from the Latin exequiae, meaning “train of followers.”

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What are some other forms related to exequy?

  • exequial (adjective)

What are some synonyms for exequy?

What are some words that share a root or word element with exequy

What are some words that often get used in discussing exequy?

How is exequy used in real life?

A rare word, exequy is almost always used to discuss a procession. The plural form, exequies, is used for multiple funeral rites or funeral processions.

Try using exequy!

Which of the following is NOT a synonym for exequy?

A. funeral
B. burial
C. baptism
D. obsequy

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