requiem
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English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
The first word of the introit for the traditional requiem mass, an alternative accusative case of Latin requiēs (“rest, repose”), from re- (“again”) + quiēs (“rest, quiet”).
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Noun [edit]
requiem (plural requiems)
- A mass (especially Catholic) to honor and remember a dead person.
- A musical composition for such a mass.
- A piece of music composed to honor a dead person.
Usage notes [edit]
The Latin Introit, or opening prayer, for a requiem mass starts with the words:
- Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine, et lux perpetua luceat eis.
- "Grant them eternal rest, Lord, and may everlasting light shine upon them."
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Translations [edit]
mass to honor and remember a dead person
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musical composition composed for such a mass
piece of music composed to honor a dead person
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Italian [edit]
Noun [edit]
requiem m (invariable)
Latin [edit]
Noun [edit]
requiēm
- accusative singular of requiēs
