MOURNING

Mourning

Mourning is, in the simplest sense, synonymous with grief over the death of someone. The word is also used to describe a cultural complex of behaviours in which the bereaved participate or are expected to participate. Customs vary between different cultures and evolve over time, though many core behaviors remain constant.

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mourning

Noun

  1. The act of expressing or feeling sorrow or regret; lamentation.
  2. Feeling or expressing sorrow over someone's death.
  3. The traditional clothes worn by those who mourn (in Western societies, typically coloured black).
  4. Drapes or coverings associated with mourning.

Verb



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