Definition of herse

• n. - A kind of gate or portcullis, having iron bars, like a harrow, studded with iron spikes. It is hung above gateways so that it may be quickly lowered, to impede the advance of an enemy.
• n. - See Hearse, a carriage for the dead.
• n. - A funeral ceremonial.
• v. t. - Same as Hearse, v. t.