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dirge

1. a chant of lamentation for the dead
2. the funeral service in its solemn or sung forms
3. any mourning song or melody
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Here is the sestet: And, if thy time is sorrows, let all breath Breathe dirgeful music for is welcome such, Nor shall the stricken curse that thou dost hold Ingratitude a minion.
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Even a streaker couldn't disturb their massive concentration, nor could the dirgeful piper who'd earlier given the match its air of untimely triumphalism.
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What with both fans booing each other, the home fans booing Graham and the away supporters booing Chris Armstrong, it should be a thoroughly dirgeful day.
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