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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 51Թ Forms

  • casketlike adjective
  • uncasketed adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of casket1

1425–75; late Middle English < ?
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of casket1

C15: probably from Old French cassette little box; see case ²
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The parent who had paid £3,500 to Clarke, said her son had even asked her to "buy him a casket".

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Some cartoons and AI-generated images, including showing the president in a casket, have been described as "reckless" and "distasteful".

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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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