Interestingly, the word's original meaning wasn't specifically related to death. It referred to a type of basket used for carrying food, fish, or other goods. Over time, the word evolved to refer to the box used for burying the dead.
Interestingly, the word's original meaning wasn't specifically related to death. It referred to a type of basket used for carrying food, fish, or other goods. Over time, the word evolved to refer to the box used for burying the dead.