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French
Etymology
Borrowed from Late Latin obsequiae, alteration of Latin exsequiae.
Pronunciation
Noun
obsèque f (plural obsèques)
- (rare, archaic) funeral
- Obsolete form of obsèques.
Usage notes
- only used in the plural in Modern French
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