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Dirge word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "dirge" word

[noun] a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person
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\Dirge\, n. [Contraction of Lat. dirige, direct thou (imperative of dirigere), the first word of a funeral hymn (Lat. transl. of Psalm v. 8) beginning, ``Dirige, Domine, in conspectu tuo vitam meam.'' See {Direct}, a., and cf. {Dirige}.] A piece of music of a mournful character, to accompany funeral rites; a funeral hymn. The raven croaked, and hollow shrieks of owls Sung dirges at her funeral. --Ford.

Synonyms for dirge

coronach, lament, requiem, threnody

See also: keen | song |

Related terms: alba, chantey, death knell, epic, epopoeia, extreme unction, georgic, Italian sonnet, last offices, lied, lilt, moan, muffled drums, Pindaric ode, repine, roundel, roundelay, Shakespearean sonnet, sigh, sing the blues, the Liturgy, theme song

The fun area, different aproach to word »dirge«

Let's analyse "dirge" as pure text. This string has Five letters in One syllable and Two vowels. 40% of vowels is 1.4% more then average English word. Written in backwards: EGRID. Average typing speed for these characters is 1430 milliseconds. [info]

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Morse code: -.. .. .-. --. .

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: dirge: 9 + 5 = 14, reduced: 5 . and the final result is Five.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: dirge: 4 + 9 + 9 + 7 + 5 = 34, reduced: 7, and the final result is Seven.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
D (1) 4 Emperor Determined, Persistant, Idealist
E (1) 5 Hierophant Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
G (1) 7 Chariot Strong, Sturdy, Decisive
I (1) 9 Hermit Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
R (1) 18 Moon Patient, Determined, Strong

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