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exequies

/ ˈɛksɪkwɪz /

plural noun

C14: from Latin exequiae (plural) funeral procession, rites, from exequī to follow to the end, from sequī to follow

On Trinitie sundaie were the solemne exequies doone at Canturburie for his father, the king himselfe being present thereat.

His bodie was buried in an old churchyard of the pied friers, without any manner of exequies of funerall seruice doone for him.

To annoy him they suggested solemn exequies and prayers for the soul of Edward VI.

Also I bequeath for two candles to burn at my exequies 30 lbs.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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