Bårevakt

English translation: guard of honour

13:12 Feb 23, 2022
Norwegian to English translations [PRO]
Military / Defense
Norwegian term or phrase: Bårevakt
"Skadelidte meldte seg som bårevakt ved kisten"

In a text about someone in the military whose fellow soldier died

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Frankie Hearsum
United Kingdom
Local time: 08:43
English translation:guard of honour
Explanation:
According to the this reference (https://synonymer.no/nb/bårevakt) Bårevakt is a synonym of "æresvakt" (guard of honour).

Under the reference below, there are a number of regulations relating to Covid-19 and funerals, and it seems that one of these is that forming a guard of honour is not allowed.
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guard of honour


Explanation:
According to the this reference (https://synonymer.no/nb/bårevakt) Bårevakt is a synonym of "æresvakt" (guard of honour).

Under the reference below, there are a number of regulations relating to Covid-19 and funerals, and it seems that one of these is that forming a guard of honour is not allowed.

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