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dirge

/dɜːrʒ/ noun · British & US
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What does dirge mean?

noun

A song of lamentation, typically for the dead, or a slow, mournful piece of music. A dirge is a slow, mournful song or piece of music, often played at a funeral.

Example

"The mournful dirge echoed through the empty church, a haunting reminder of the passing of time."

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