Definitions for pallbearerˈpɔlˌbɛər ər
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
pall•bear•erˈpɔlˌbɛər ər(n.)
one of several persons who carry or attend the coffin at a funeral.
Origin of pallbearer:
1700–10
Princeton's WordNet
pallbearer, bearer(noun)
one of the mourners carrying the coffin at a funeral
Wiktionary
pallbearer(Noun)
One who carries a corner of the pall over a coffin or casket.
pallbearer(Noun)
One called upon to carry or bear the casket at a funeral.
Origin: From pall + bearer
Webster Dictionary
Pallbearer(noun)
one of those who attend the coffin at a funeral; -- so called from the pall being formerly carried by them
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