noun

obituary

obituary, death notice

I read his obituary in the newspaper.

I read his obituary in the newspaper.

((an obituary)) a notice of a death, especially in a newspaper I read his obituary in the newspaper.

Synonyms: death notice, eulogy, necrology

From Latin 'obitus', meaning 'death', from the verb 'obire' (to go to meet, to die).

Think of 'obit' as a 'bit' of information about someone who has passed on.

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