Obsequies
131exequy — exequial /ek see kwee euhl/, adj. /ek si kwee/, n., pl. exequies. 1. Usually, exequies. funeral rites or ceremonies; obsequies. 2. a funeral procession. [1350 1400; ME exequies (pl.) < ML, L exequiae lit., train of followers, equiv. to ex EX 1 +… …
132funeral — /fyooh neuhr euhl/, n. 1. the ceremonies for a dead person prior to burial or cremation; obsequies. 2. a funeral procession. 3. be someone s funeral, Informal. to have unpleasant consequences for someone: If you don t finish the work on time, it… …
