pallbearer
nounEtymology
From pall + bearer.
Definitions
One called upon to carry or bear the coffin or the casket at a funeral.
- It took ten pallbearers to carry her coffin.
- They are likely displeased with the viral videos showing policemen attempting to tear the Palestinian flags from Abu Aqleh’s coffin while beating pallbearers with clubs, causing her coffin to almost fall to the ground.
One who carries a corner of the pall over a coffin or casket.
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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA