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mourning
noun mourn·ing \ˈmȯr-niŋ\
: the act of mourning for someone who has died
: great sadness felt because someone has died
: black clothing that is worn to show that you are mourning for someone who has died
Full 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
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First Known Use of MOURNING
13th century
MOURNING Defined for Kids
mourning
noun mourn·ing \ˈmȯr-niŋ\
Definition of MOURNING for Kids
1
: the act of feeling or expressing sorrow
2
: an outward sign (as black clothes or an arm band) of grief for a person's death
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