- 1. n. A mass said or sung for the repose of a departed soul. Source: opted
- 2. n. Any grand musical composition, performed in honor of a deceased person. Source: opted
- 3. n. Rest; quiet; peace. Source: opted
- 4. n. a musical setting for a Mass celebrating the dead Source: wordnet
- 5. n. a Mass celebrated for the dead Source: wordnet
- 6. n. a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person Source: wordnet
- 7. 1. (R.C.Ch.) A mass said or sung for the repose of a departed soul. We should profane the service of the dead To sing a requiem and such rest to her As to peace-parted souls. Shak. 2. Any grand musical composition, performed in honor of a deceased person. 3. Rest; quiet; peace. [Obs.] Else had I an eternal requiem kept, And in the arms of peace forever slept. Sandys. Source: webster
- 8. A mass said or sung for the repose of a departed soul.We should profane the service of the dead To sing a requiem and suchrest to her As to peace-parted souls. Shak. Source: adambom
- 9. n:100 n. a musical setting for a Mass celebrating the dead n. a Mass celebrated for the dead Source: ecdict
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