Dirge and Lay

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Dirge noun - A composition expressing one's grief over a loss.

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Lay and dirge are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lay" instead a noun "Dirge".

Lay noun - A short musical composition for the human voice often with instrumental accompaniment.

Usage example: she sang a short lay in dedication to her husband

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Dirge and lay are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dirge" instead a noun "Lay".

Nearby Words: laying, laid

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