Pallbearer
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pallbearer is a noun meaning One called upon to carry or bear the coffin or the casket at a funeral.
Meaning
One called upon to carry or bear the coffin or the casket at a funeral.
More Meanings
- (archaic) One who carries a corner of the pall over a coffin or casket.
Example Sentences
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.
Word Forms
- pallbearers
Synonyms for pallbearer
Depending on context, synonyms include bearer.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bearer, pall-bearer, underbearer, palliator, armourbearer, armorbearer.
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