Phrase guide

passing bell

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: dead bell, death bell, death knell, lych bell, skellet bell, mort bell, soul bell, soul knell

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From passing + bell.