Definition of Bier

1. Noun. A coffin along with its stand. "We followed the bier to the graveyard"

Generic synonyms: Casket, Coffin

2. Noun. A stand to support a corpse or a coffin prior to burial.
Specialized synonyms: Catafalque
Generic synonyms: Rack, Stand

Definition of Bier

1. n. A handbarrow or portable frame on which a corpse is placed or borne to the grave.

Definition of Bier

1. a coffin stand [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bier

biello-siegel criteria
Bielschowsky's disease
Bielschowsky's sign
Bielschowsky's stain
Biemond syndrome
bien
biennale
biennales
biennia
biennial
biennial
biennially
biennials
biennium
bienniums
bier (current term)
Bier's amputation
Bier's hyperaemia
Bier's method
Bierce
Biermer's anaemia
Biermer's disease
Biermer's sign
Biernacki's sign
biers
Biesiadecki's fossa
biestings
biface
bifaces
bifacial

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