coffining

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of placing a deceased person in a coffin before burial.

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Synonyms

encoffin

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Variants

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coffin , coffined , coffining , coffins

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Etymology

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From Old French 'coffre' meaning 'box' or 'chest'.

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Trivia

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1. The Guinness World Record for the largest coffin measures 13.5 meters long, 3.5 meters wide, and 3 meters tall.

2. In some cultures, it is believed that the deceased person's spirit will not rest until their body is properly buried in a coffin.

3. Coffins have been used for thousands of years, with some of the oldest known examples dating back to ancient Egypt.

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Related Concepts

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1. Casket: A type of coffin that is often more ornate and designed to be opened and viewed. Caskets are often used for cremation or for viewing the deceased before burial.

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Culture

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In many cultures, coffining is an important ritual in the funeral process. The coffin is often decorated with symbols or messages that reflect the deceased person's life or beliefs.

How to Memorize "coffining"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a coffin being carried by pallbearers during a funeral procession. Visualize the coffin being lowered into the ground and covered with dirt.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'coffining' with the word 'funeral'. Remember that it is the act of placing a deceased person in a coffin before burial.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'A box for the dead, a coffin instead'. This can help you remember that 'coffining' is the act of placing a deceased person in a coffin.

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