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from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A church bell tolled at the time of a person's death or immediately after.

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  • noun music A bell rung to announce a death or funeral; death bell, death knell.

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  • Reverse dictionary on this not nearly as wild a ride. Go to passing-bell for the Wonka tunnel experience.

    August 25, 2021