cere·cloth
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Definition of cerecloth
: cloth treated with melted wax or gummy matter and formerly used especially for wrapping a dead body
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“Cerecloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cerecloth. Accessed 18 May. 2021.
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cerecloth
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cere·cloth
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Medical Definition of cerecloth
: cloth treated with melted wax or gummy matter and formerly used especially for wrapping a dead body
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The first known use of cerecloth was in the 15th century
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