01 n. A mass said or sung for the repose of a departed soul.
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A mass said or sung for the repose of a departed soul.(R.C.Ch.)“We should profane the service of the dead To sing a requiem and such rest to her As to peace-parted souls.” — Shak.
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Any grand musical composition, performed in honor of a deceased person.
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Rest; quiet; peace.[Obs.]“Else had I an eternal requiem kept, And in the arms of peace forever slept.” — Sandys.