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.

Webster 1913