01 n. A service for the dead, in the Roman Catholic Church, being the first antiphon of Matins for the dead, of which Dirige is the first word; a…
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A service for the dead, in the Roman Catholic Church, being the first antiphon of Matins for the dead, of which Dirige is the first word; a dirge.“Evensongs and placebo and dirige.” — Wyclif.“Resort, I pray you, unto my sepulture To sing my dirige with great devotion.” — Lamentation of Mary Magdalene.