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pallbearer n

Pallbearer means a person who helps to carry the coffin at a funeral. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of pallbearer

  • a person who helps to carry the coffin at a funeral

Usage examples of pallbearer

Each pallbearer walked slowly beside the coffin as the family followed.

His oldest friends served as pallbearers at the funeral.

The funeral director asked the pallbearers to gather near the church doors.

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