ob·se·quy ( b s -kw )n. pl. ob·se·quies A funeral rite or ceremony. Often used in the plural. [Middle English obsequi, from Old French obseque, from Medieval Latin obsequiae, alteration (influenced by Latin exsequiae, funeral rites) of Latin obsequia, pl. of obsequium, compliance, dutiful service; see obsequious.] |
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