hearse

1 of 2

noun

ˈhərs

: an elaborate framework erected over a coffin or tomb to which memorial verses or epitaphs are attached

: a triangular candelabra for 15 candles used especially at Tenebrae

archaic : coffin

obsolete : bier sense 1

: a vehicle for conveying the dead to the grave

hearse

2 of 2

verb

hearsed; hearsing

transitive verb

archaic : to place on or in a hearse

: to convey in a hearse

: bury

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The Evolution of Hearse

Medieval French used the word herce for a harrow, a farm tool used to break up and smooth the soil. Herce was also applied to a triangular frame that was used for holding candles. Herce was borrowed into Middle English as herse. In those days, a large and decorative framework might be raised over the tomb or coffin of an honored person. Because this framework was often decorated with candles, the word herse was applied to it. A series of slightly changed meanings led to the use of herse (Modern English hearse) for a platform for a corpse or coffin, and from that to a vehicle to carry the dead. The verb hearse emerged late in the 16th century.

Example Sentences

Verb the cemetery hearses an average of eight bodies a week

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Noun

On Tuesday night, thousands braved a typical London drizzle as the hearse, with interior lights illuminating the casket, drove slowly from an air base to Buckingham Palace.

Mike Corder, Jill Lawless And Danica Kirka, Anchorage Daily News, 14 Sep. 2022 On Tuesday night, thousands braved a typical London drizzle as the hearse, with interior lights illuminating the casket, drove slowly from an air base to Buckingham Palace.

Mike Corder, Chicago Tribune, 14 Sep. 2022 Pallbearers carry the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II from St. Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland, on Tuesday to a hearse to be transported to Edinburgh Airport.

Alexander Smith, NBC News, 13 Sep. 2022 Jason Arnie Owens helped carry his father’s casket to the hearse, then turned to embrace a relative.

John Raby, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Sep. 2022 As the casket was lowered into the grave, the funeral director suddenly interjected, ordering the cemetery employees to lift it back out and return it to the hearse.

James Bikales, Washington Post, 27 July 2022 Motorcycle policemen led the way as the hearse headed to the city, where the body was examined at a private mortuary before being taken to St. James's Palace.

People Staff, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2022 The hearse traveled through Tokyo's main political district, Nagata-cho, where Abe spent more than three decades after being first elected to parliament in 1991.

Mari Yamaguchi, BostonGlobe.com, 12 July 2022 Following a funeral ceremony that included only family members and close friends, a hearse took Abe’s body through downtown Tokyo, the country’s capital.

Lawrence Richard, Fox News, 12 July 2022

Verb

Once on the freeway, the escort was assumed by a veterans motorcycle organization, in front and back of the white Cadillac hearse all the way to Hull’s Walnut Creek Chapel.

Sam Whiting, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 Aug. 2021 See More

单词	hearse
释义	hearse 1 of 2 noun ˈhərs 1 a : an elaborate framework erected over a coffin or tomb to which memorial verses or epitaphs are attached b : a triangular candelabra for 15 candles used especially at Tenebrae 2 a archaic : coffin b obsolete : bier sense 1 3 : a vehicle for conveying the dead to the grave hearse 2 of 2 verb hearsed; hearsing transitive verb 1 a archaic : to place on or in a hearse b : to convey in a hearse 2 : bury Did you know? The Evolution of Hearse Medieval French used the word herce for a harrow, a farm tool used to break up and smooth the soil. Herce was also applied to a triangular frame that was used for holding candles. Herce was borrowed into Middle English as herse. In those days, a large and decorative framework might be raised over the tomb or coffin of an honored person. Because this framework was often decorated with candles, the word herse was applied to it. A series of slightly changed meanings led to the use of herse (Modern English hearse) for a platform for a corpse or coffin, and from that to a vehicle to carry the dead. The verb hearse emerged late in the 16th century. Synonyms Verb bury entomb inhume inter lay put away tomb See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb the cemetery hearses an average of eight bodies a week Recent Examples on the Web Noun On Tuesday night, thousands braved a typical London drizzle as the hearse, with interior lights illuminating the casket, drove slowly from an air base to Buckingham Palace. Mike Corder, Jill Lawless And Danica Kirka, Anchorage Daily News, 14 Sep. 2022 On Tuesday night, thousands braved a typical London drizzle as the hearse, with interior lights illuminating the casket, drove slowly from an air base to Buckingham Palace. Mike Corder, Chicago Tribune, 14 Sep. 2022 Pallbearers carry the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II from St. Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland, on Tuesday to a hearse to be transported to Edinburgh Airport. Alexander Smith, NBC News, 13 Sep. 2022 Jason Arnie Owens helped carry his father’s casket to the hearse, then turned to embrace a relative. John Raby, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Sep. 2022 As the casket was lowered into the grave, the funeral director suddenly interjected, ordering the cemetery employees to lift it back out and return it to the hearse. James Bikales, Washington Post, 27 July 2022 Motorcycle policemen led the way as the hearse headed to the city, where the body was examined at a private mortuary before being taken to St. James's Palace. People Staff, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2022 The hearse traveled through Tokyo's main political district, Nagata-cho, where Abe spent more than three decades after being first elected to parliament in 1991. Mari Yamaguchi, BostonGlobe.com, 12 July 2022 Following a funeral ceremony that included only family members and close friends, a hearse took Abe’s body through downtown Tokyo, the country’s capital. Lawrence Richard, Fox News, 12 July 2022 Verb Once on the freeway, the escort was assumed by a veterans motorcycle organization, in front and back of the white Cadillac hearse all the way to Hull’s Walnut Creek Chapel. Sam Whiting, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 Aug. 2021 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English herse, from Anglo-French herce harrow, frame for holding candles, from Latin hirpic-, hirpex harrow First Known Use Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 1592, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Kids Definition hearse noun ˈhərs : a vehicle for carrying a dead person to the grave hearse verb as in to inter to place (a dead body) in the earth, a tomb, or the sea the cemetery hearses an average of eight bodies a week Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance inter bury tomb put away hide lay coffin entomb inhume curtain shade conceal cloak shroud obscure shield inurn enshrine cover reinter immure rebury enshroud ensconce Antonyms & Near Antonyms disinter exhume show display burn reveal cremate exhibit unearth discover disclose bare expose uncoffin See More
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hearse

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