ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun
1. archaic : an attendant at a funeral who holds up a corner of the pall covering the coffin
2.
a. : an attendant at a funeral who helps to carry the coffin
b. : a person who attends a funeral especially as a representative of a fraternal order or other group and serves as a member of the immediate escort or honor guard of the coffin but does not actually assist in carrying it — called also honorary pallbearer