"passing bell" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: passing bells [plural]
Etymology: From passing + bell. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|passing|bell}} passing + bell Head templates: {{en-noun}} passing bell (plural passing bells)
  1. A bell rung to announce a passing, a death, or funeral; death bell, death knell. Categories (topical): Death Synonyms: dead bell, lych bell, skellet bell, mort bell, passing-bell

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