"encoffiner" meaning in All languages combined

See encoffiner on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: encoffiners [plural]
Etymology: From encoffin + -er. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|encoffin|er|id2=agent noun}} encoffin + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} encoffiner (plural encoffiners)
  1. A person whose profession is to prepare the body of a deceased person and place it in a coffin, especially in a ceremonial or ritualistic manner. Related terms: encoffin, encoffinment

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