encoffin

Meanings

• noun

  A large, ornate box or coffin used for burying a deceased person, especially a coffin used for a monarch or other important person.

  - "The monarch was laid to rest in an encoffin fit for a king."
  - "The funeral procession carried the encoffin to the royal crypt."

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Variants

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uncoffin , uncoffined , uncoffining , uncoffins

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Etymology

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From Middle English 'encoffyn', from Old French 'encoffre', meaning 'to cover' or 'to furnish'.

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Trivia

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1. An encoffin is sometimes called a 'coffin' or a 'casket'.

2. In some cultures, an encoffin is made of wood, while in others it is made of stone or metal.

3. The word 'encoffin' is not commonly used in everyday language, but it is often found in literature and historical texts.

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Related Concepts

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1. coffin: A generic term for a box used to bury a deceased person.

2. funeral: A ceremony or set of rituals marking the death of a person.

3. mourning: The expression of grief and sorrow following a death.

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Culture

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In many cultures, an encoffin is an important symbol of respect and mourning for the deceased. It is often decorated with precious materials and intricate designs, reflecting the status and wealth of the person being buried.

How to Memorize "encoffin"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, ornate box used for burying a deceased person. Visualize the intricate designs and precious materials adorning the encoffin.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'encoffin' with the idea of a royal or important person being buried in an ornate box.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'encoffin' is a type of 'coffin' used for important people, like monarchs.

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