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It was appointed by law in Athens, that the obsequies of the citizens who fell in battle should be performed at the public expense, and in the most honorable manner.
Edward Everett

Meaning of "obsequies" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD OBSEQUIES

Via Anglo-Norman from Medieval Latin obsequiae (influenced by Latin exsequiae), from obsequium compliance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF OBSEQUIES

obsequies  [ˈɒbsɪkwɪz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OBSEQUIES

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Obsequies 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 OBSEQUIES MEAN IN ENGLISH?

obsequies

Funeral

A funeral is a ceremony for celebrating, respecting, sanctifying, or remembering the life of a person who has died. Funerary customs comprise the complex of beliefs and practices used by a culture to remember the dead, from interment itself, to various monuments, prayers, and rituals undertaken in their honor. Customs vary widely between cultures, and between religious affiliations within cultures. The word funeral comes from the Latin funus, which had a variety of meanings, including the corpse and the funerary rites themselves. Funerary art is art produced in connection with burials, including many kinds of tombs, and objects specially made for burial with a corpse.

Definition of obsequies in the English dictionary

The definition of obsequies in the dictionary is funeral rites.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH OBSEQUIES


colloquies
ˈkɒləkwɪz
exequies
ˈɛksɪkwɪz
quiz
kwɪz
soliloquies
səˈlɪləkwɪz
squiz
skwɪz
swiz
swɪz
swizz
swɪz
whiz
wɪz
whizz
wɪz
wiz
wɪz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OBSEQUIES

obsecrate
obsecration
obsequent
obsequial
obsequious
obsequiously
obsequiousness
obsequy
observability
observable
observableness
observably
observance
observancy
observant
observantly
observation
observation balloon
observation car
observation deck

WORDS THAT END LIKE OBSEQUIES

accessories
activities
agencies
categories
celebrities
cities
communities
companies
cookies
countries
entries
facilities
families
galleries
hobbies
humanities
industries
ladies
obloquies
somniloquies

Synonyms and antonyms of obsequies in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «OBSEQUIES»

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

Translation of «obsequies» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF OBSEQUIES

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

Translator English - Chinese

葬礼
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

exequias
570 millions of speakers

English

obsequies
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

दफ़न
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

جنازة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

похороны
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

exéquias
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

শবসত্কার
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

obsèques
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Obsequies
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Leichenbegängnis
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

obsequies
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

장중 한 장례식
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Obsequies
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tang lể
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

obsequies
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

आचरण
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

cenaze töreni
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

esequie
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

pogrzeb
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

похорон
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

funeralii
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κηδεία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

lijkstaatsie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

obsequies
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

obsequies
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of obsequies

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OBSEQUIES»

The term «obsequies» is regularly used and occupies the 78.292 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «OBSEQUIES» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «obsequies» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «obsequies» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

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

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QUOTES WITH «OBSEQUIES»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word obsequies.
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Edward Everett
It was appointed by law in Athens, that the obsequies of the citizens who fell in battle should be performed at the public expense, and in the most honorable manner.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OBSEQUIES»

Discover the use of obsequies in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to obsequies and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Obsequies
This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process.
52 States 52d Congressst Session Senate, 2009
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Oration ... at the celebration of the Obsequies of Henry ...
Ogden HOFFMAN, Henry CLAY (United States Senator.) \ I: '_ I C.” bl ( 4 ,71/{ L/ C A Q4 ORATION OF OGDEN HOFFMAN,JU& UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE, AT _ THE CELEBRATION OF THE OBSEQUIES 0F HENRY CLAY, BY THE ...
Ogden HOFFMAN, Henry CLAY (United States Senator.), 1852
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Officia Suprema At The Obsequies Of A Knight Kadosh
These Are The Ancient Ceremonies Used At The Obsequies Of A Knight Templar, Somewhat Modified, But The Ancient Form And Substance Not Materially Changed; And They May Be Used In The Southern Jurisdiction Of The United States, Albert Pike.
Anonymous, 2006
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Obsequies of Red Jacket at Buffalo, October 9th, 1884
CONTENTS. —__. VH-——__ INTRODUCTION, OBSEQUIES AT FOREST LAWN CEMETERY—ADDRESS BY MR. W. C. BRYANT, COMMEMORATIVE EXERCISES AT MUSIC HALL—OPENING ADDRESS BY HON. JAMES ...
‎1885
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The Lincoln Memorial: A Record of the Life, Assassination, ...
This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process.
Making Of America Project, 2009
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The Mythologie of the Hindus: With Plates
Srad'has are commonly understood as obsequies paid to the manes of deceased ancestors, " to effect, by means of oblations, the re-embodying of the soul of the deceased after burning his corpse, and to raise his shade from this world (where  ...
Charles Coleman, 1832
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The Variorum Edition of the Poetry of John Donne: The ...
This volume contains texts of and commentary on the Anniversaries and the Epicedes and Obsequies. As the General Introduction suggests, the decision to group these particular poems in a single volume is based primarily on their generic ...
John Donne, Gary A. Stringer, 1995
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Obsequies and Obituary Notices of the Late Right Reverend ...
Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
‎2012
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Obsequies of Abraham Lincoln, in the City of New York
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series.
Common Council, 2010
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Epitaphs: Quaint, Curious, and Elegant. with Remarks on the ...
Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Henry James Loaring, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OBSEQUIES»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term obsequies is used in the context of the following news items.
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Silly Social Scenes
The Editor said his obsequies would be conducted by the Lord High Muckety-Muck of the Secret Society in according with the Ancient Rites ... «The Northfield News, Jul 15»
2
At the Movies
Dietrich arrives and along with the assistant district attorney takes care of the obsequies. Asked if she liked the dead man, she says: 'The cop did. The one who ... «London Review of Books, Jul 15»
3
In the grip of Fate
Rama considers Jatayu as His own father, places him on His lap, gives him water and personally performs the final obsequies and grants him ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»
4
Petition by industrialist Muthaiah: HC notice to 3 cops
He had also said that Muthiah would not perform any ceremonies or obsequies on his death. The family feud in the Group, that has business interests across ... «Press Trust of India, Jul 15»
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Wimbledon 2015: Nick Kyrgios is a pantomime villain without a cause
But he reads all the obsequies from tennis writers desperate for an Australian heir to the departing Hewitt and believes his own publicity. Hence ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
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Rundle: in Walsh's death, a private act of mourning becomes a …
Have the obsequies elsewhere or otherwise. by Guy Rundle on Jul 6, 2015 at 3:38 pm. Grotesque is all it is, shame on all who paw over one ... «Crikey, Jul 15»
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Obsequies - Government Decorates Cardinal Tumi's Mother
The Apostolic Nuncio to Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea delivered the Pope's condolence message at the funeral in Kumbo. The mother of ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
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Why Nigeria must Prosecute Electoral Offenders
The least the Police can do for this brutally murdered young man is to provide security for his obsequies and find his killers. Needless to say ... «THISDAY Live, Jul 15»
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'Sati' choice before Maharaja Ranjit's Ranis
“The funeral obsequies of this extraordinary man were too remarkable not to be mentioned here. Upon his death being made public, the whole ... «Chandigarh Tribune, Jun 15»
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Tea Trade honors its most senior member
The daughters, son-in-law and the granddaughters of the late Mr. Perera, who had traveled from Britain to attend his obsequies, were present ... «nation.lk - The Nation Newspaper, Jun 15»

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