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What is that part of a tomb called?

Asked by Rememberme (661points) November 16th, 2010

What is the part of the tomb called that a body is laid on. For example in Romeo and Juliet, Juliet is on it when Romeo comes in to find her on it.

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Here is a link with pictures

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is that a spanish, italian, german, or english word?

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Middle English as in “to bear.”

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Also a similar German root.

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