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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The preparation of the body of a deceased person and placement of it in a coffin, especially in a ceremonial or ritualistic manner.

   "The encoffinment takes place on the third day after death, in the presence of the assembled family."

Synonyms

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burial

Example

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"The encoffinment takes place on the third day after death, in the presence of the assembled family."

Etymology

From encoffin + -ment.

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