PALLBEARER


Meaning of PALLBEARER in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' po ̇ l- ˌ ber- ə r

Function: noun

Etymology: 2 pall

Date: 1707

: a person who helps to carry the coffin at a funeral also : a member of the escort or honor guard of the coffin who does not actually help to carry it

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