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.  Farrow.  [1913 Webster]

 See Hearse, a carriage for the dead.  [1913 Webster]

 A funeral ceremonial.  Spenser.  [1913 Webster]