Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Standard. From necro- + -logue, perhaps after French nécrologue book or register where the names of the dead are recorded.
Definition of necrologue in US English:
necrologue
nounˈnɛkrəlɒɡ
An obituary notice or article.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Standard. From necro- + -logue, perhaps after French nécrologue book or register where the names of the dead are recorded.