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| dirge [ durj ] (plural dirg·es) |
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1. funeral hymn: a song of mourning or lament, especially one about death or intended for a funeral
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2. mournful music: a song or piece of music that sounds sad or depressing
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3. funeral service: a funeral service that is sung
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| [Early 15th century. < Latin dirige "guide!" (first word of Psalm 5:8, used as the antiphon in a funeral service)] |
