First Known Use: before 12th century
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mourn
verb \ˈmȯrn\
: to feel or show great sadness because someone has died
: to feel or show great sadness or unhappiness about (something)
Full Definition of MOURN
intransitive verb
1
: to feel or express grief or sorrow
2
: to show the customary signs of grief for a death; especially : to wear mourning
3
: to murmur mournfully —used especially of doves
transitive verb
1
: to feel or express grief or sorrow for
2
: to utter mournfully
— mourn·er noun
— mourn·ing·ly \ˈmȯr-niŋ-lē\ adverb
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Origin of MOURN
Middle English, from Old English murnan; akin to Old High German mornēn to mourn, Greek mermēra care — more at memory
Related to MOURN
- Antonyms
- delight, exult (in), glory (in), joy, rejoice (in)
MOURN Defined for Kids
mourn
verb \ˈmȯrn\
mournedmourn·ing
Definition of MOURN for Kids
: to feel or show grief or sorrow especially over someone's death
— mourn·er noun
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