Definition of PALLBEARER

pallbearer

Meanings

Plural: pallbearers

Noun

  • one of the mourners carrying the coffin at a funeral
  • One who carries a corner of the pall over a coffin or casket.
  • One called upon to carry or bear the coffin or the casket at a funeral.

Origin / Etymology

From pall + bearer.

Synonyms

bearer

Scrabble Score: 14

pallbearer is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
pallbearer is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
pallbearer is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

pallbearer is a valid Words With Friends word