English Dictionary

herse

/hɜː(ɹ)s/

noun

A kind of gate or portcullis, having iron bars, like a harrow, studded with iron spikes, hung above gateways so that it may be quickly lowered to impede the advance of an enemy.

The castle's herse was raised to allow entry for the royal procession.

意味（1）

A kind of gate or portcullis, having iron bars, like a harrow, studded with iron spikes, hung above gateways so that it may be quickly lowered to impede the advance of an enemy.

In the south aisle, on a slab raised on four low shafts and covered by an iron herse, is a fine coloured recumbent effigy of a bishop

意味（2）

Obsolete form of hearse (a carriage for the dead)

意味（3）

(obsolete) A funeral ceremony.

Dido, my deare, alas!

Dido, my deare, alas! Dead, and lyeth wrapt in lead. O heavie herse!