Herse

Definition:

(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.

Compare herse with other words:

herse vs. terse

herse vs. hyrse

hearse vs. herse

herse vs. verse

herse vs. horse