exequy Meaning, Definition & Usage

Ex"e*quy noun

Etymology

L. exequiae, exsequiae, a funeral procession, fr. exsequi to follow out: cf. OF. exeques. See Exequte.

Wordforms

plural Exequies

Definitions

1. A funeral rite (usually in the plural); the ceremonies of burial; obsequies; funeral procession.

   But see his exequies fulfilled in Rouen. Shak.