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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

passing bell

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.31 in modern English

Syllables
pass-ing -bell
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

Example Sentences

Etymology

From passing + bell.

Inflected Forms

passing bells (plural) passing-bell (alternative)

Synonyms

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

Questions

What does passing bell mean?
A bell rung to announce a passing, a death, or funeral; death bell, death knell.
Where does passing bell come from?
From passing + bell.

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