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Meaning of passing bell | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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

Examples

“What passing-bells for these who die as cattle? — Only the monstrous anger of the guns. Only the stuttering rifles' rapid rattle Can patter out their hasty orisons.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

passing game passing grade passing lane passing loop passing note passing of time

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