obsequy Meaning & Definition
/ˈɒbsəkwiː/
What Does Obsequy Mean?
As a noun, obsequy means The last office for the dead. It can also mean A funeral rite or service.
Quick Facts About Obsequy
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈɒbsəkwiː// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | obsequies |
Obsequy Definition (Noun)
- The last office for the dead.
- A funeral rite or service.
Synonyms of Obsequy
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Obsequy synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Obsequy
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Obsequy in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
obsequy (plural obsequies)
Origin of Obsequy
From Middle English obseque, from Old French obseque, osseque, from Latin obsequiī (“complaisant, yielding”), alteration of obsequia (“compliance”) (by confusion, in association with exsequia (“funeral rites”), from exsequī (“follow or accompany to the grave”)).
How Do You Say Obsequy?
You say obsequy as //ˈɒbsəkwiː//. It has 1 syllable.
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