obsequy

Meanings

• noun

  A formal act of paying last respects to the dead; a funeral or funeral rites.

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Variants

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obsequies , obsequy

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Etymology

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From Latin obsequium, obsequi 'accomplish, fulfill, obey, follow'.

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1. The word 'obsequy' is derived from the Latin word obsequium, which means 'accomplishment' or 'fulfillment'.

2. In ancient Rome, obsequy referred to the rites and ceremonies performed for the dead, including cremation and banquets.

3. The word 'obsequy' is sometimes used metaphorically to refer to acts of submission or compliance.

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1. funeral: A ceremony for the dead, typically involving a burial or cremation and often including a procession, eulogies, and other rituals.

2. obituary: An announcement of a person's death, typically including their date of birth, date of death, and a brief biography.

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In ancient Rome, obsequy referred to the rites and ceremonies performed for the dead. These rites included cremation, banquets, and the laying of offerings at tombs. Obsequy is also used metaphorically to refer to acts of submission or compliance.

How to Memorize "obsequy"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a formal ceremony or procession for the dead. Imagine the solemnity and respect paid to the deceased.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the act of paying respects to the dead or following a set of rules or instructions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Latin origin of the word, obsequium, which means 'obey' or 'follow'.

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