Deathtime

/ˈdɛθtaɪm/ noun

Definition

The moment, season, or period when death occurs; the end of life.

Etymology

From 'death' plus 'time' (Old English tīm). Poetic or archaic term combining two fundamental concepts—death and the passage of time.

Kelly Says

In old poetry and religious texts, 'deathtime' appears as a solemn moment—sometimes inevitable, sometimes fearful, but always understood as a definite appointment that everyone must keep.

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