Cerecloth (Noun)
Meaning
A waterproof waxed cloth once used as a shroud.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The body was wrapped in cerecloth and placed in the stone sarcophagus for burial.
- In ancient times, wealthy families would typically shroud their deceased loved ones in cerecloth before burial.
- The ancient practices of wrapping bodies in cerecloth were a testament to their advanced textiles.
- Cerecloth was often used in maritime burials to prevent bodies from decomposing quickly at sea.
- During the medieval period, only the wealthy could afford the luxury of being wrapped in cerecloth after death.