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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