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Hearse — (h[ e]rs), n. [See {Herse}.] 1. 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… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
hearse — (n.) c.1300 (late 13c. in Anglo Latin), flat framework for candles, hung over a coffin, from O.Fr. herce long rake, harrow, from M.L. hercia, from L. hirpicem (nom. hirpex) harrow, from Oscan hirpus wolf, supposedly in allusion to its teeth. Or… … Etymology dictionary
hearse — ► NOUN ▪ a vehicle for conveying the coffin at a funeral. ORIGIN originally denoting a latticework canopy placed over the coffin of an important person in church: from Old French herce harrow, frame , from Latin hirpex rake … English terms dictionary
Hearse — For the extreme metal band, see Hearse (band) A hearse is a funeral vehicle, a conveyance for the coffin from e.g. a church to a cemetery, a similar burial site, or a crematorium. In the funeral trade, they are often called funeral… … Wikipedia
vehicle — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Conveyance Nouns 1. vehicle, machine, conveyance, equipage, turnout, cart, rig, car, wagon. See passage, travel, transportation. 2. (animalor human drawn vehicle) a. carriage, coach, chariot, chaise,… … English dictionary for students
hearse — [hə:s] noun a vehicle for conveying the coffin at a funeral. Word History The modern meaning of the word hearse is far removed from that of its ancient roots. It derives ultimately from a word in an extinct language of southern Italy, signifying… … English new terms dictionary
Vehicle registration plates of the United States — License plates of the 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia phonetically spelling the Preamble to the United States Constitution, displayed in the Smithsonian Institution. In the United States, license plates[1] are issued by an … Wikipedia
hearse — I. noun Etymology: Middle English herse, from Anglo French herce harrow, frame for holding candles, from Latin hirpic , hirpex harrow Date: 14th century 1. a. an elaborate framework erected over a coffin or tomb to which memorial verses or… … New Collegiate Dictionary
Vehicle registration plates of Connecticut — The U.S. state of Connecticut began requiring its residents to display license plates on their motor vehicles in 1905. Since then, Connecticut has used a variety of license plate designs, and has issued different designs for passenger, non… … Wikipedia
hearse — [[t]hɜrs[/t]] n. 1) a vehicle for conveying a dead person to the place of burial 2) rel a triangular frame for holding candles, used at Tenebrae 3) a canopy erected over a tomb • Etymology: 1250–1300; ME herse < MF herce a harrow < L… … From formal English to slang
hearse — hearselike, adj. /herrs/, n. 1. a vehicle for conveying a dead person to the place of burial. 2. a triangular frame for holding candles, used at the service of Tenebrae in Holy Week. 3. a canopy erected over a tomb. [1250 1300; ME herse < MF… … Universalium
