01 n. A kind of gate or portcullis, having iron bars, like a harrow, studded with iron spikes. It is hung above gateways so that it may be quickl…
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A kind of gate or portcullis, having iron bars, like a harrow, studded with iron spikes. It is hung above gateways so that it may be quickly lowered, to impede the advance of an enemy.(Fort.)
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2.
See Hearse, a carriage for the dead. See: Hearse
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3.
A funeral ceremonial.[Obs.]