wailment

Meanings

• Noun

  The act or sound of lamenting or mourning, especially publicly.

  - "The crowd gathered to pay their respects with a collective wailment for the deceased."
  - "After the tragedy, there were days of wailment and grief."

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Variants

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bailment , bailments

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old English word 'wealan' meaning 'to cry out or lament'.

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Trivia

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1. In some cultures, it is believed that wailment helps to release emotions and aid in the healing process.

2. Wailment has been used in literature and poetry throughout history to convey the depth of sorrow and grief.

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Related Concepts

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1. Lamentation: The expression of grief or sorrow through words or actions.

2. Mourning: The expression of grief or sorrow following a loss, particularly the death of a loved one.

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Culture

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In various cultures, wailment is a significant part of mourning rituals and is often accompanied by the playing of mournful music or the recitation of mournful poetry.

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3. mnemonics
   

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