pallbearer

English

Etymology

pall +‎ bearer

Noun

pallbearer (plural pallbearers)

(archaic) One who carries a corner of the pall over a coffin or casket.
One called upon to carry or bear the casket at a funeral.

Translations

casket bearer

Finnish: arkunkantaja (fi)
German: Sargträger m

Hungarian: koporsóvivő
Japanese: 死人担 (shibito katsugi)

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