释义 |
bier I. \ˈbi(ə)r, ˈbiə\ noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English bere, from Old English bǣr, bēr; akin to Old Saxon & Old High German bāra bier; derivative from the stem of Old English beran to carry — more at bear 1. archaic : a framework (as a litter or stretcher) for carrying; also : handbarrow 2. : a stand on which a corpse or coffin is placed or carried to the grave; sometimes : a coffin and the stand on which it is placed 3. archaic : the place where someone is buried : grave, sepulcher II. variant of beer |