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Etymology

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15th century, from Latin exequiae.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɛkˈseː.kvi.ən/
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Noun

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Exequien pl (plural only)

  1. (Roman Catholicism) exequies, funeral rites, generally consisting of Mass, procession, and burial (not including non-liturgical parts of the funeral, such as the usual reception)

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