Where does “casket” come from?
Casket derives from Norman cassette, from Old French casse, from Italian cassa, ultimately from Latin capio meaning "to take" or Latin cado meaning "to fall."
casket (English): A little box, e.g. for jewellery; An urn; A...
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- A little box, e.g. for jewellery; An urn; A...
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