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Definitions for: Catafalque [n] a decorated bier on which a coffin rests in state during a funeral
Webster (1913) Definition: Cat"a*falque`, n. [F., fr. It. catafalco, scaffold,
funeral canopy; of uncertain origin; cf. Sp. catafalso,
cadahalso, cadalso, Pr. casafalc, OF. chafaut. Cf.
Scaffold.]
A temporary structure sometimes used in the funeral
solemnities of eminent persons, for the public exhibition of
the remains, or their conveyance to the place of burial.
See Also: bier
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