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By fairy hands their knell is rung; By forms unseen their dirge is sung.
William Collins

Meaning of "dirge" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD DIRGE

Changed from Latin dīrigē direct (imperative), opening word of the Latin antiphon used in the office of the dead.
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PRONUNCIATION OF DIRGE

dirge  [dɜːdʒ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DIRGE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Dirge is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DIRGE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Dirge

A dirge is a somber song or lament expressing mourning or grief, such as would be appropriate for performance at a funeral. The English word dirge is derived from the Latin Dirige, Domine, Deus meus, in conspectu tuo viam meam, the first words of the first antiphon in the Matins of the Office for the Dead, created on basis of Ps. 5:9. The original meaning of dirge in English referred to this office.

Definition of dirge in the English dictionary

The first definition of dirge in the dictionary is a chant of lamentation for the dead. Other definition of dirge is the funeral service in its solemn or sung forms. Dirge is also any mourning song or melody.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DIRGE


asperge
əˈspɜːdʒ
converge
kənˈvɜːdʒ
demiurge
ˈdɛmɪˌɜːdʒ
diverge
daɪˈvɜːdʒ
emerge
ɪˈmɜːdʒ
immerge
ɪˈmɜːdʒ
mail-merge
ˈmeɪlˌmɜːdʒ
merge
mɜːdʒ
purge
pɜːdʒ
resurge
rɪˈsɜːdʒ
scourge
skɜːdʒ
serge
sɜːdʒ
splurge
splɜːdʒ
spurge
spɜːdʒ
submerge
səbˈmɜːdʒ
surge
sɜːdʒ
thaumaturge
ˈθɔːməˌtɜːdʒ
upsurge
ʌpˈsɜːdʒ
urge
ɜːdʒ
verge
vɜːdʒ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DIRGE

directress
directrice
directrix
direful
direfully
direfulness
direly
dirempt
diremption
direness
dirgeful
dirgelike
dirham
Dirichlet
dirige
dirigent
dirigibility
dirigible
dirigisme
dirigiste

WORDS THAT END LIKE DIRGE

at large
by and large
call-out charge
charge
concierge
discharge
enlarge
Erzgebirge
forge
free of charge
George
gorge
in charge
in large
large
marge
Norge
recharge
surcharge
virge

Synonyms and antonyms of dirge in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «DIRGE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «dirge» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of dirge

Translation of «dirge» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DIRGE

Find out the translation of dirge to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of dirge from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «dirge» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

挽歌
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

canto fúnebre
570 millions of speakers

English

dirge
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मरसिया
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

نشيد وطني
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

панихида
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

lamentação
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

গীত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

chant funèbre
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Merogoh
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Klagelied
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

哀歌
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

만가
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Nyanyi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bài hát truy điệu người chết
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

இறுதியஞ்சலி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लाज
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ağıt
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

nenia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

lament
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

панахида
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

bocet
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μοιρολόι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

klaagzang
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

dirge
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

dirge
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of dirge

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DIRGE»

The term «dirge» is regularly used and occupies the 62.254 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DIRGE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about dirge

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QUOTES WITH «DIRGE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word dirge.
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William Collins
By fairy hands their knell is rung; By forms unseen their dirge is sung.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DIRGE»

Discover the use of dirge in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to dirge and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Comparative Studies in African Dirge Poetry
Comparative Studies in African Dirge Poetry is an important contribution to research in African literature by Nigerian scholar GMT Emezue. Emezue sets out to portray the role and function of African dirge.
Gloria Monica T. Emezue, 2001
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Dirge: Book Two of The Founding of the Commonwealth
Chosen by Science Fiction Chronicle as One of the Best Books of the Year Bestselling author Alan Dean Foster has written an exciting Humanx Commonwealth adventure that delves deeper into the fragile early years when humans made first ...
Alan Dean Foster, 2006
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Dirge for a Doge
When aristocrat Niccolo Ermolin is stabbed to death in his own study, even Italian Renaissance detective Sigismondo wonders if Venice will sink beneath the weight of its Machiavellian intrigues and machinations before he can solve the crime ...
Elizabeth Eyre, 1997
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Dirge
No one outside of closed government doors and the shapely CEO of a major International Corporation has one damn clue as to how previously-deceased persons have now inexplicably "come back to life."
Ken Knight, 2010
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Taxidermied: The Art of Roman Dirge
Including never-before-seen material, this is a collection of Roman's work outside his graphic novels. Packed with material straight from Roman's desk, this is a must for any fan of his work!
‎2011
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Transmetropolitan: Dirge
As the City suffers through a storm and a sniper in the print district, Spider and his assistants continue trying to prove their allegations against the President, and Spider learns the horrific nature of his mysterious affliction.
Warren Ellis, Darick Robertson, 2003
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Roman Dirge's Lenore: wedgies
Follows the adventures of little dead girl as she copes with such events as a dark side tea party and a meeting with the "toof hairy."
Roman Dirge, 2000
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Sing Me a Dirge
This is a carefree time for Omoyeni and his friends as they learn about their people's ways from both their parents and the trusted villagers.
Dotun Olufokunbi, 2010
9
A dirge for Sabis
It is a grim time for the Empire of Sabis.
C. J. Cherryh, 1989
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The Habitation of the Blessed: A Dirge for Prester John
These books chronicle the history of the kingdom of Prestor John, and Hiob becomes obsessed with the tales they tell.
Catherynne M. Valente, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DIRGE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term dirge is used in the context of the following news items.
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Final Fantasy VII Remake – what is the E3 trailer really trying to tell …
The later tie-in, Final Fantasy VII: Dirge of Cerberus, left the door to more story open with a “to be continued” message. In this case, could we ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
2
The 50 greatest Philly pop songs | Music | Philly Weekly
“Streets of Philadelphia,” Bruce Springsteen, 1994 Springsteen may be a Jersey boy, but when he did Philly, he did it justice. This hollow dirge ... «PW-Philadelphia Weekly, Jul 15»
3
The Overblown Action of Uncharted 4 :: Games :: Features :: Paste
Perhaps enthralled more (or alternately dismayed) by the somber zombie dirge The Last of Us, Naughty Dog's follow-up to 2011's Uncharted 3, ... «Paste Magazine, Jul 15»
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“Streets of Philadelphia,” Bruce Springsteen, 1994 Springsteen may be a Jersey boy, but when he did Philly, he did it justice. This hollow dirge ... «PW-Philadelphia Weekly, Jul 15»
5
The Quietus | News | Things Learned At: Desertfest
Did you bask in the un-washed, stoner dirge of Dopethrone? Were you floored by the calculated immensity of Torpor? Did you have your brain ... «The Quietus, Jul 15»
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allAfrica.com: Kenya: Fight Graft With the Same Zeal As Liquor
He was probably safer with a laboured moan, and an instinctive off-key dirge loud enough to keep him company. This has always been his ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
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Snoozeland: It's all glowers and dropped plot threads in 'Strangerland'
This movie doesn't know what it is, tries to be everything and, in the process, ends up being a dirge set to the tune of the basest of human ... «Santa Fe Reporter, Jul 15»
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Creepoid – Cemetery Highrise Slum
In the bleak, echoey dirge “Here,” the group laments that “The light would burn your wings / It doesn't matter when you're alone.” SO GRUNGE ... «mxdwn.com, Jul 15»
9
Activists Celebrate Abiola 17 Years After Death | The NEWS
The activists engaged in few minutes walk in honour of Abiola and they chant dirge-like and aluta songs in memory of the deceased after which ... «The News, Jul 15»
10
Kreon Class of `85 - Kre-O - SDCC Exclusive Boxset Review
On side 1, we've got Alpha Trion, Astrotrain, Beachcomber, Blaster, Blitzwing, Bombshell, Cosmos, Devastator, Dirge, Grapple, Grimlock, Hoist, ... «Tformers.com, Jul 15»

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