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herse definition and meaning

n. A kind of gate or portcullis, having iron bars, like a harrow, studded with iron spikes. It is hung above gateways so that it may be quickly lowered, to impede the advance of an enemy.
n. See Hearse, a carriage for the dead.
n. A funeral ceremonial.
v. t. Same as Hearse, v. t.