encoffinment
English
Etymology
Noun
encoffinment (plural encoffinments)
- The preparation of the body of a deceased person and placement of it in a coffin, especially in a ceremonial or ritualistic manner.
- 1882, Robert K. Douglas, China, with Map, Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, p. 294:
- The encoffinment takes place on the third day after death, in the presence of the assembled family.
- 1882, Robert K. Douglas, China, with Map, Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, p. 294: