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- [ob-si-kwee]
- /ˈɒb sɪ kwi/
- /ˈɔbsɪkwɪz/
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- [ob-si-kwee]
- /ˈɒb sɪ kwi/
Definitions of obsequies word
- noun plural obsequies a funeral rite or ceremony. 1
- noun obsequies Funeral rites. 1
- noun plural obsequies funeral rites 0
- noun plural obsequies funeral rites or ceremonies 0
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Origin of obsequies
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English obseque < Middle French < Late Latin obsequiae, alteration (by confusion with exsequiae funeral rites) of obsequia, plural of Latin obsequium; see obsequious
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Parts of speech for Obsequies
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
obsequies popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
obsequies usage trend in Literature
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