cerecloth

noun

cere·​cloth ˈsir-ˌklȯth 

: cloth treated with melted wax or gummy matter and formerly used especially for wrapping a dead body

Word History

Etymology

alteration of earlier cered cloth (waxed cloth)

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

cerecloth

noun

cere·​cloth ˈsi(ə)r-ˌklȯth 

: cloth treated with melted wax or gummy matter and formerly used especially for wrapping a dead body