mourning
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noun \ˈmȯr-niŋ\Definition of MOURNING
1
: the act of sorrowing
2
a : an outward sign (as black clothes or an armband) of grief for a person's death b : a period of time during which signs of grief are shown
See Examples of MOURNING
- a day of national mourning
- She is still in mourning for her dead husband.
- The whole town was in mourning.
- a period of deep mourning
- His widow was dressed in mourning.
First Known Use of MOURNING
13th century
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