1. a cloth treated with wax or a wax-like substance, historically used for wrapping dead bodies before burial
Usage: archaic; historical
2. a waterproof cloth coated with wax, formerly used for various practical purposes such as protecting goods or covering surfaces
Usage: archaic

Examples

• The body was wrapped in cerecloth before being placed in the tomb.
• Medieval sailors used cerecloth to protect their cargo from moisture during long voyages.
• The funeral preparations included wrapping the deceased in cerecloth and linen.
• Cerecloth was a common material in households before modern waterproof fabrics were invented.
• The ancient practice of using cerecloth for burial reflects the importance of preservation in that era.