hearse definition by Wordo

Noun

A

framework

of

wood

or

metal

placed

over

the

coffin

or

tomb

of

a

deceased

person

,

and

covered

with

a

pall

;

also

,

a

temporary

canopy

bearing

wax

lights

and

set

up

in

a

church

,

under

which

the

coffin

was

placed

during

the

funeral

ceremonies

.

Verb

To

enclose

in

a

hearse

;

to

entomb

.