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Word of the Day – Obsequial

By March 14, 2022Word of the Day

Obsequial (adj)

ob-seek-kwi-al

Of or relating to funerals

Late 17th century; earliest use found in James Gordon (1617–1686), historian and map maker. From obsequy + -al.

Example sentences

“The services are of a more obsequial nature.”

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