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Obituary - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Obituary : (noun)
1: a notice of someone's death; usually includes a short
biography [syn: obit, necrology]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Obituary : \O*bit"u*a*ry\, n.; pl. Obituaries. [Cf. F.
obituaire. See Obit.]
1. That which pertains to, or is called forth by, the obit or
death of a person; esp., an account of a deceased person;
a notice of the death of a person, accompanied by a
biographical sketch.
2. (R.C.Ch.) A list of the dead, or a register of anniversary
days when service is performed for the dead.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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