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death knell


Meanings
  • noun

    A loud, ominous bell that signals impending doom or disaster.

    - "The sound of the death knell tolled ominously in the quiet village."
    - "The news of the company's bankruptcy was the death knell for its employees."

Pronunciation




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Rhymes
Words rhyming with death knell
knell , hell , well
Variants
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ring the death knell , sound the death knell , sound/ring/toll the death knell , toll the death knell
Etymology
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The term 'death knell' is believed to have originated from the Middle English term 'deethnelle,' which was used to describe the sound of a bell rung at a funeral.


Trivia
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  1. The death knell is also known as a 'funeral knell' or 'passing bell'.

  2. In some cultures, the death knell is rung three times to signify the passing of the deceased.


Related Concepts
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  1. funeral bell: A bell rung at a funeral to signify the death of the deceased.

  2. ominous: Something that is foreboding or ominous suggests a threatening or ominous situation.


Culture
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In literature and folklore, the death knell is often used as a symbol of impending death or doom. It has been featured in various works of literature, including Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Tell-Tale Heart' and Charles Dickens' 'Bleak House'. In music, the death knell is a common motif in classical music, particularly in funeral marches.

How to Memorize "death knell"

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    - Visualize the sound of a loud, tolling bell, and associate it with the word 'death knell'. Imagine the graveyard scene, the sound of the bell, and the solemn atmosphere.

  2. associate

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  3. mnemonics

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