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Catafalque
Pronunciation : Cat"a*falque`
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [F., fr. It. catafalco, scaffold, funeral canopy; of uncertain origin; cf. Sp. catafalso, cadahalso, cadalso, Pr. casafalc, OF. chafaut. Cf. Scaffold.]
Definition : Defn: 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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