mourning
/ˈmoɹnɪŋ/ nom C1En français : deuil
- The act of expressing or feeling sorrow or regret; lamentation.
- Specifically, the act of expressing or feeling grief regarding a death or loss.
- A social state or period that acknowledges a recent bereavement, which may involve social withdrawal, the observance of customs or rituals related to bereavement, etc.
- The traditional clothes worn by those who mourn (in Western societies, typically coloured black).
- A drape or covering associated with mourning.
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Dans la bibliothèque
“On the rubbish heap by the stables, mourning for Nag.
“My greatest wish now,” she added, “is to get back to Kansas, for Aunt Em will surely think something dreadful has happened to me, and that will make her put on mourning; and unless the crops are better this year than they were last, I am sure Uncle Henry cannot afford it.”
“By the way, I don’t suppose you appreciate that we have been mourning over you as having broken your neck?”
As for me, I must look after the anchoring, and dress the ship in mourning.”
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