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dirge

noun

/dɜːrdʒ/

Meaning

A mournful song, piece of music, or poem expressing grief, often for the dead.

The choir sang a solemn dirge at the funeral.

lament, elegy, requiem, threnody, funeral song

anthem, carol, celebration

funeral dirge, mournful dirge, solemn dirge

The ability to work quickly and skillfully with hands or mind.

The elected head of a city, town, or municipality.

a type of footwear made of wood, typically worn as traditional shoes

a person with knowledge of many different subjects

A small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been taken or used.

The formation of layers in ocean water due to differences in density.