bier
bier \'bi(*)r\ n [ME bere, fr. OE b-r; akin to OE beran to carry] archaic 1: a framework for carrying 2: a stand on which a corpse or coffin is placed; also : a coffin t ogether with its stand 
 Webster's English Dictionary
 Webster's English Dictionarybier \'bi(*)r\ n [ME bere, fr. OE b-r; akin to OE beran to carry] archaic 1: a framework for carrying 2: a stand on which a corpse or coffin is placed; also : a coffin t ogether with its stand