He was Borne with "Dirgis Dire"

[jeff of pa]

"Dirgis Dire" is not a standard phrase, but it appears to be a misunderstanding of two separate words: "dirge" and "dire." A dirge is a mournful song or hymn of grief, often for the dead, while dire means dreadful, awful, or extremely serious and urgent. The two words are sometimes linked in mnemonics, as "dire" events often lead to a "dirge" being sung.

The Kirwin Chief​

Thu, Jan 07, 1886 ·Page 1