Associations to the word «Mourn»

Wiktionary

MOURN, verb. To express sadness or sorrow for; to grieve over (especially a death).
MOURN, noun. (now literary) Sorrow, grief.
MOURN, noun. A ring fitted upon the head of a lance to prevent wounding an adversary in tilting.

Dictionary definition

MOURN, verb. Feel sadness; "She is mourning her dead child".
MOURN, verb. Observe the customs of mourning after the death of a loved one.

Wise words

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