English Explanatory Dictionary

passing bell

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A bell rung to announce a passing, a death, or funeral; death bell, death knell.

Word forms

passing bell passing bells passing-bell

Etymology

From passing + bell.

Synonyms

dead bell death bell death knell lych bell skellet bell mort bell soul bell soul knell
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