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Before you rehearse something, don't you have to 'hearse' it first?

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Posted - July 9, 2021

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  • 581
    Only if you are transporting a dead body.
      July 9, 2021 5:22 PM MDT
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  • 17596
    You do not. 

    It comes from Old French, "re" (repeat) plus "hercier" ("to rake or harrow").
    https://www.grammarphobia.com/blog/2006/12/is-there-a-hearse-in-rehearse.html
      July 9, 2021 10:36 PM MDT
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  • 757
    Image result for confused look animated gif
      July 10, 2021 12:51 AM MDT
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