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PRESLEY: Yes, in front of me, fainting and carrying on, and I remember watching, you know, as the casket was there they were coming through and there was a line and I just remember sitting on the stairwell and not knowing what to do with that, you know, because it was so massive that I couldn't do it on my own yet.
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- noun A coffin.
- noun A small case or chest, as for jewels and other valuables.
- transitive verb To enclose in a case, chest, or coffin.
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- In front of the casket is a long, low table overflowing with food-what looks like a nine-course Chinese dinner, as well as an odd assortment of mangoes, oranges, and a carved watermelon. — The Kitchen God's wife
- Now I wonder, 'said Hugh,' whether this casket was also the lady's gift, or whether he brought it with him? ' — The Hermit of Eyton Forest
- The following afternoon at the funeral, just as the casket was about to be lowered into the grave, the top was lifted off in order that the family and friends might take a last look at the deceased. — Tobacco Road
- Within the casket was a necklet of northern amber and gold beads, with a girdle to match. — The Crystal Gryphon
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PRESLEY: Yes, in front of me, fainting and carrying on, and I remember watching, you know, as the casket was there they were coming through and there was a line and I just remember sitting on the stairwell and not knowing what to do with that, you know, because it was so massive that I couldn't do it on my own yet.
— CNN Transcript May 11, 2003
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- Middle English, possibly alteration of Old French cassette; see cassette.
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/ (kăsˈkĭt)/
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