HERSE, n. hers. 1. In fortification, a lattice or portcullis in the form of a harrow, set with iron spikes. It is hung by a rope fastened to a moulinet, and when a gate is broken, it is let down to obstruct the passage. It is called also a sarrasin or cataract, and when it consists of straight stakes without cross-pieces, it is called orgues.Herse is also a harrow, used for a chevaux de frise, and laid in the way or in breaches, with the points up, to obstruct or incommode the march of an enemy. 1. A carriage for bearing corpses to the grave. It is a frame only, or a box, as in England, borne on wheels.2. A temporary monument set over a grave. [Unusual and not legitimate.]3. A funeral eulogy. [Not used.]HERSE, v.t. hers. To put on or in a herse. 1. To carry to the grave. |
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