pallbearer — A person who helps to carry or escort a coffin at a funeral
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A person who helps to carry or escort a coffin at a funeral
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɔːlˌberər/
Korean meaning: 장례식에서 관을 운반하거나 호위하는 사람
Korean pronunciation: 폴-베어-러 (강세: 폴)
Example Sentences
- The pallbearers struggled with the heavy oak coffin, wondering if the deceased had been secretly collecting bowling balls.
- Being asked to be a pallbearer is both an honor and a responsibility.
- The pallbearers wore matching black gloves and walked in perfect synchronization.
pallbearer
NOUN//ˈpɔːlˌberər//
A person who helps to carry or escort a coffin at a funeral
People carrying a coffin together
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The pallbearer works with the undertaker and caretaker
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Origin
17세기에 등장한 단어로, 관 위에 덮는 천(pall)과 운반하는 사람(bearer)이 합쳐진 말입니다. 원래는 관 위의 천을 들고 걷는 사람들을 가리켰으나, 현재는 관을 직접 운반하는 사람을 의미합니다.
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“The pallbearers struggled with the heavy oak coffin, wondering if the deceased had been secretly collecting bowling balls.”
“Being asked to be a pallbearer is both an honor and a responsibility.”
“The pallbearers wore matching black gloves and walked in perfect synchronization.”
“He joked that being a pallbearer was the only job where you literally carried your work load.”
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