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pallbearer

American  
[pawl-bair-er] / ˈpɔlˌbɛər ər /

noun

  1. one of several persons who carry or attend the coffin at a funeral.

pallbearer British  
/ ˈpɔːlˌbɛərə /

noun

  1. a person who carries or escorts the coffin at a funeral

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Etymology

Origin of pallbearer

First recorded in 1700–10; pall 1 + bearer

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