1. a covering or coating of wax or a wax-like substance applied to a surface for protection or preservation
Usage: often used in historical or technical contexts

1. present participle of 'cere': to wrap or cover with a cerecloth (a cloth treated with wax or similar substance)
Usage: archaic or historical; primarily used in reference to embalming or preservation practices

Examples

• The ancient Egyptians used cering as part of their mummification process.
• The museum displayed the cering materials used in 18th-century preservation techniques.
• They were cering the fabric to make it waterproof and durable.
• The cering of the body was completed before the funeral ceremony.
• Historical records describe the cering of valuable documents to protect them from moisture.