passing bell

noun

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

The passing bell tolled solemnly as the funeral procession made its way through the town.

意味（1）

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

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.