last rites

noun

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Sheryl gets a teary good-bye scene with her granddaughters, but perhaps the most moving moment is when Kristen — who admits to how complicated this is given the current status of her relationship with her mother — brings David in to perform last rites if Sheryl wants them. Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 25 July 2024 The story centers on a priest who performs last rites at a hospital and one day, gives sacraments to a dying patient. Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 July 2024 The situation was so dire that a priest was called to deliver last rites. Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 10 July 2024 On the morning of Sept. 11, while administering last rites to a firefighter, Judge, 68, was struck by falling debris and died. Claire Fahy, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Sep. 2023 See all Example Sentences for last rites 

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of last rites was in 1611

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“Last rites.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/last%20rites. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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