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   Requiem , n. [Acc. of L. requies rest, the first words of the Mass being “Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine,” give eternal rest to them, O lord; pref. re- re + quies quiet. See Quiet, n., and cf. Requin.]
   (R.C.Ch.) A mass said or sung for the repose of a departed soul.
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   We should profane the service of the dead
   To sing a requiem and such rest to her
   As to peace-parted souls.
   Shak.
   
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   Any grand musical composition, performed in honor of a deceased person.
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   Rest; quiet; peace. [Obs.]
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   Else had I an eternal requiem kept,
   And in the arms of peace forever slept.
   Sandys.
   
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