Associations to the word «Dirge»

Wiktionary

DIRGE, noun. A mournful poem or piece of music composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person.

Dictionary definition

DIRGE, noun. A song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person.

Wise words

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