PALLBEARER


Meaning of PALLBEARER in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈpȯl-ˌber-ər ]

noun

Etymology: pall (II)

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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