exequy Definition
- 1a funeral rite or ceremony
- 2a solemn funeral procession
Using exequy: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "exequy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The exequy was held in the church where he used to pray.
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The exequy was attended by many mourners.
exequy Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for exequy
Phrases with exequy
solemn exequies
a formal and serious funeral rite or ceremony
Example
The solemn exequies were held in honor of the deceased.
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The exequies of the dead were conducted with great reverence.
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The exequies of the church were conducted in Latin.
Origins of exequy
from Latin 'exequiae', meaning 'funeral rites'
Summary: exequy in Brief
'Exequy' [ˈɛksəkwi] refers to a funeral rite or ceremony, as well as a solemn funeral procession. It is often used in phrases like 'solemn exequies' and 'exequies of the dead,' denoting formal and serious funeral rites. 'Exequy' is also associated with the funeral rites and ceremonies of the Catholic Church, as in 'exequies of the church.'
