passing bells

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

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of passing bell
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APA

passing bells. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/passing%20bells

MLA

“passing bells.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/passing%20bells. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “passing bells,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/passing%20bells.

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