PALLBEARER
pallbearer, bearer
(noun) one of the mourners carrying the coffin at a funeral
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
pallbearer (plural pallbearers)
(archaic) One who carries a corner of the pall over a coffin or casket.
One called upon to carry or bear the casket at a funeral.
Source: Wiktionary
Pall"bear*er, n.
Definition: One of those who attend the coffin at a funeral; -- so called from the pall being formerly carried by them.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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