Passing-bell

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of passing bell. alt-of, alternative

    "1917, Wilfred Owen, Anthem for Doomed Youth 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."

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bellchimeclapperdead belldead marchdeath bell

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"1917, Wilfred Owen, Anthem for Doomed Youth 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."

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