undertaker

Meanings

• noun

  A person whose occupation is to prepare and conduct the funeral and burial rites of a deceased person.

• noun

  A business that provides funeral services and arrangements.

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Rhymes

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taker , shaker , faker

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Variants

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undertaker , undertakers

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Etymology

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From the Old English word 'under-taken', meaning 'one who takes upon oneself the care of a deceased person's funeral and burial.'

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Trivia

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1. In some countries, it is customary for the family of the deceased to prepare the body for burial themselves, rather than hiring an undertaker.

2. The term 'undertaker' has also been used metaphorically to describe someone who takes on a difficult or risky task.

3. The first recorded use of the word 'undertaker' in English was in the 14th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. funeral director: A specific type of undertaker who specializes in arranging and conducting funerals.

2. mortician: Another term for an undertaker, particularly in the United States.

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Culture

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In many cultures, the undertaker plays a significant role in the grieving process. They provide a sense of comfort and guidance during a time of loss. In literature and art, undertakers have been portrayed as both sympathetic figures and ominous symbols of death.

How to Memorize "undertaker"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize an undertaker in a funeral home, dressed in a formal suit, making arrangements for a funeral.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'undertaker' with the idea of caring for the deceased and providing them with a proper send-off.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Undertaker: Undertakes the care of the deceased' to help memorize the word.

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