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Altar-Herse
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
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a term sometimes used to describe the frame on which a temporary canopy was erected over an altar on special solemnities and festivals of the highest rank. Altar-herses were sometimes used at funerals of royal and noble persons. Their hangings were often adorned with heraldic devices. (See HEARSE).
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Altar-Herse'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/a/altar-herse.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Altar-Herse'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/a/altar-herse.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
