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Pallbearer Definition & Meaning

pallbearer
noun
  1. one of the mourners carrying the coffin at a funeral

"Pallbearer" in song lyrics

See how pallbearer is used in real songs:

  • "In some mistaken error I was your pallbearer"
    Anubis5 — Cranberry Gingerale
  • "You carry dead weight, you should've been a pallbearer"
    Water World
  • "All's fair in love and war, more work for the pallbearer"
    Hilltop Hoods — Fifty in Five

Usage tips for "pallbearer"

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Frequently asked questions

What does pallbearer mean?
one of the mourners carrying the coffin at a funeral
What part of speech is pallbearer?
Pallbearer is a noun.

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