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casket

[ kas-kit, kah-skit ]

noun

  1. a coffin.
  2. a small chest or box, as for jewels.


verb (used with object)

  1. to put or enclose in a casket.

casket

/ ˈɑːɪ /

noun

  1. a small box or chest for valuables, esp jewels
  2. another name for coffin
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Other Word Forms

  • k· adjective
  • ܲ·k· adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of casket1

1425–75; late Middle English < ?
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Word History and Origins

Origin of casket1

C15: probably from Old French cassette little box; see case ²
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Example Sentences

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In that case, Louisiana regulators prevented monks from selling handmade caskets without demonstrating any legitimate public interest in health, safety, or consumer protection.

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The coffins used for previous papal burials consisted of three nesting coffins made of cypress, lead and oak - but Pope Francis asked to be buried in a simple wooden casket.

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He also requested to be buried in a single wooden casket, unlike his predecessors, who were buried in the traditional three nested coffins.

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He describes watching her casket being lowered into the ground and feeling the overwhelming desire to jump into the hole to descend into the grave with her.

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Trump was caked in "open casket" levels of make-up, and while alive, brought sleepy energy that only added to the funereal tone.

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