Dirge

/dɜːdΚ’/

The meaning and definition of Dirge, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. A mournful poem or piece of music composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person.
  2. A song or piece of music that is considered too slow, bland or boring.
verb
  1. To sing dirges

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Synonyms coronach elegy lament requiem threnody

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